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N OW00001i■ <br />To Whom it May Concern, 4/27/2018 <br />This letter is in support of the Vietnamese Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) pursuit of the <br />Santa Ana Artist Grant Initiative. <br />OCCCA prides itself in collaboration and community so when the opportunity came up to <br />partner with VAALA on an exhibition in 2014 titled Home a response to artists to represent <br />what home means for them; both culturally and physically. The show, divided between the two <br />galleries provided a great way to blend two audiences that may not visit the other location and <br />also echoes the theme of the show, 'where, what is your home.' <br />We were also honored to work together on Generations: 40 Hues Between Black and White <br />in 2015 which marked the 40th anniversary of Vietnamese people leaving post-war Vietnam <br />to other countries for a better life. The profound exhibit illuminated the struggle and beauty <br />inspired by Vietnam after a tragic moment in history by people devastated by war. <br />Teaming up with the staff and directors at VAALA was an enjoyable experience with passion- <br />ate, professional and warm people. <br />Executive Art is a universal language that can tell a story unlike any other form of communication. I <br />Administration: believe this is a statement shared by both our non-profit organizations and through art exhibi- <br />Executive Director: tions, the audience can learn to appreciate and experience other ethnicities and ideas and for <br />Stephen Anderson a moment have a better understanding of the world. <br />Assistant Director. <br />Kebe Fox <br />Exhibitions Director. <br />Carolyn Yarnell <br />Sincerely, <br />Secretary: <br />Robin Reap <br />Treasurer: <br />Jeffrey Frisch <br />Stephen Anderson <br />Advisory Board: Executive Director, OCCCA <br />Don Cribb <br />Joella March <br />Madeline Spencer <br />Diane Tierney <br />Jonathon Webb <br />Kevin Wllkeson <br />