For Immediate Release March 16, 2007
“Austin is a place where different artists can showcase their unique cultures and
perspectives. I am a firm believer in the positive impact the arts have on our community.
Events such as the Multicultural Artists Partnership’s Asian traditional instrument concert will
only enhance the rich artistic environment that is uniquely Austin.”
-- Austin City Councilwoman Jennifer Kim
Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP) Invites the Public
Who: Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP)
What: Asian Spring Concert and Art Festival
When and Where: March 30th 7:00 pm at 1st Presbyterian Church 8001 Mesa Dr.78723
March 31st 2:00 pm (art exhibition) and 7:00 pm (concert) at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
1500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.78746
Cost: $12.00 – $15.00 (paypal via website), $18 at the door.
Website: http://www.multiculturalartfestivals.org/
Austin, TX, March 16, 2007 – MAP’s Spring Harmony Spring Festival offers a unique opportunity for
local audiences to enjoy more than 10 rarely seen or heard, traditional Asian instruments played by
both local and nationally recognized performers from diverse Asian cultural backgrounds, such as
Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean. The majority of featured instruments are of the Asian
stringed variety such as the Erhu—equivalent to a Western viola, Jinghu—equivalent to a Western
violin— as well other traditional and contemporary instruments. These instruments have been played
for centuries in over eight Asian countries.
This unusual stage show will feature 70 performers in a program consisting of music, dance and
martial arts. In addition to the concert, there will be an art exhibition of paintings, photography, crafts,
jewelry and silent auction. Food and drink along with a “Fresh Faces Project” photo booth will also be
featured at the festival.
"This type of concert seems only to reinforce Austin's reputation as the live music capital of the
world," says Cecilia Ling, MAP's founder. "It is an event where people can be exposed to diverse
musical traditions that they may have never realized existed right here in Austin."
For biographies and photographs: http://www.multiculturalartfestivals.org/Performers.html
The Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization registered with the
Texas Secretary of State’s office in Austin, Texas. MAP develops programs and exhibition
opportunities for artists from different cultural backgrounds and with art from genres including two and
three-dimensional art, performing arts and design. Founder and artist Cecilia Ling, working with
executive officers Carmen Canann and LaTreace Giles, began the initiative as a way to cross
cultural boundaries through artistic expression and education.
Contact Info
For Details, Contact: Multicultural Artists Partnership
Cecilia Ling / Email: MAP@multicultural-artists.org; Phone: 512-553-0988 http://www.
multiculturalartfestivals.org
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“Austin is a place where different artists can showcase their unique cultures and
perspectives. I am a firm believer in the positive impact the arts have on our community.
Events such as the Multicultural Artists Partnership’s Asian traditional instrument concert will
only enhance the rich artistic environment that is uniquely Austin.”
-- Austin City Councilwoman Jennifer Kim
Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP) Invites the Public
Who: Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP)
What: Asian Spring Concert and Art Festival
When and Where: March 30th 7:00 pm at 1st Presbyterian Church 8001 Mesa Dr.78723
March 31st 2:00 pm (art exhibition) and 7:00 pm (concert) at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
1500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.78746
Cost: $12.00 – $15.00 (paypal via website), $18 at the door.
Website: http://www.multiculturalartfestivals.org/
Austin, TX, March 16, 2007 – MAP’s Spring Harmony Spring Festival offers a unique opportunity for
local audiences to enjoy more than 10 rarely seen or heard, traditional Asian instruments played by
both local and nationally recognized performers from diverse Asian cultural backgrounds, such as
Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean. The majority of featured instruments are of the Asian
stringed variety such as the Erhu—equivalent to a Western viola, Jinghu—equivalent to a Western
violin— as well other traditional and contemporary instruments. These instruments have been played
for centuries in over eight Asian countries.
This unusual stage show will feature 70 performers in a program consisting of music, dance and
martial arts. In addition to the concert, there will be an art exhibition of paintings, photography, crafts,
jewelry and silent auction. Food and drink along with a “Fresh Faces Project” photo booth will also be
featured at the festival.
"This type of concert seems only to reinforce Austin's reputation as the live music capital of the
world," says Cecilia Ling, MAP's founder. "It is an event where people can be exposed to diverse
musical traditions that they may have never realized existed right here in Austin."
For biographies and photographs: http://www.multiculturalartfestivals.org/Performers.html
The Multicultural Artists Partnership (MAP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization registered with the
Texas Secretary of State’s office in Austin, Texas. MAP develops programs and exhibition
opportunities for artists from different cultural backgrounds and with art from genres including two and
three-dimensional art, performing arts and design. Founder and artist Cecilia Ling, working with
executive officers Carmen Canann and LaTreace Giles, began the initiative as a way to cross
cultural boundaries through artistic expression and education.
Contact Info
For Details, Contact: Multicultural Artists Partnership
Cecilia Ling / Email: MAP@multicultural-artists.org; Phone: 512-553-0988 http://www.
multiculturalartfestivals.org
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