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SUMMARY:The Chinese Exclusion Act: Film / Dialogue / Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-chinese-exclusion-act-film-dialogue-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180506T153000
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SUMMARY:Riding with the Wind - A Book Talk with Monona Yin & Grant Din
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/riding-with-the-wind-a-conversation-with-fay-hoh-yin/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180411T214950Z
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SUMMARY:Announcing! GUZHENG EVOLUTION: Tradition In A Modern World
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/announcing-guzheng-evolution-tradition-in-a-modern-world/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180429T200000
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening: An Exhibition of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/grand-opening-an-exhibition-of-chinese-painting-and-calligraphy/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T163000
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SUMMARY:Patty Chu's Chinese Troupe Annual Showcase
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/patty-chus-chinese-troupe-annual-showcase/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T213000
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SUMMARY:Mara Ahmed Film: A Thin Wall
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mara-ahmed-film-a-thing-wall/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180406T205025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154123Z
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SUMMARY:Mara Ahmed Film: The Muslims I Know
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mara-ahmed-film-the-muslim-i-know/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180328T215238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154204Z
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SUMMARY:Free Kidney Disease Screening. Sunday\, April 15\, 2018
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/free-kidney-disease-screening-sunday-april-15-2018/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180328T221442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154211Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Kukan: A Film by Robin Lung 
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/finding-kukan-a-film-by-robin-lung/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180316T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180310T011037Z
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UID:4174-1521183600-1521234000@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Poets of Existence: In Celebration of International Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/poets-of-existence-in-celebration-of-international-womens-day/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T000000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180302T004703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154227Z
UID:3969-1520467200-1520467200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:A Book Talk Author Edmund
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/a-book-talk-author-edmund/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180110T011932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154235Z
UID:4183-1518940800-1518973200@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Anthony Brown & Asian American Orchestra w/ Voices of a Dream
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/anthony-brown-asian-american-orchestra-w-voices-of-a-dream-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180123T001916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154242Z
UID:3886-1517990400-1518022800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:The Oakland Asian Cultural Center welcomes filmmaker\, writer\, artist and social activist MARA AHMED
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-oakland-asian-cultural-center-welcomes-filmmaker-writer-artist-and-social-activist-mara-ahmed/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180108T011503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154252Z
UID:4180-1517655600-1517673600@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:OACC Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180110T012227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154308Z
UID:4185-1517040000-1517072400@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Film Screening: 'Defender' Followed by Q&A With San Francisco Public Defender\, Jeff Adachi
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/film-screening-defender-followed-by-qa-with-san-francisco-public-defender-jeff-adachi/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T050943
CREATED:20180102T012705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T154316Z
UID:4187-1515695400-1515700800@oacc.cc
SUMMARY:Peace Lantern Ceremony Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On view: August 14 – November 1 (during OACC open hours) Wednesday–Saturday\, noon–5 pm								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									She Isn’t a Metaphor reimagines mythological women not as symbols or ideals\, but as powerful\, complex women. Drawing from Hindu mythology and other traditions\, this series of mixed media by artist Nimisha Doongarwal challenges how women have been used as symbols—Sita for purity\, Draupadi for sacrifice\, or Medusa for fear—while their own voices have been erased.   Through layered collage\, textiles\, and paint\, these figures are brought into the present\, where they speak back. They are not here to uphold expectations. They are here to reclaim space\, tell their truths\, and offer new ways of seeing ourselves. This work isn’t just about the past\, it’s about now. It’s a call to unlearn\, to reimagine\, and to find strength in stories told on our own terms.    The work asks the viewer\, “What parts of the past do we still carry? What do we need to let go of in order to become whole?”   She Isn’t a Metaphor is for anyone who has felt unseen or unheard. It’s about more than reclaiming the past\, it’s about reimagining the future. These figures aren’t just remembered\, they are rewritten\, reawakened\, and ready to speak for themselves. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					About the Artist				\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n									Nimisha Doongarwal is a San Francisco-based mixed-media artist originally from India. Her work explores identity\, memory\, and migration through layered compositions that blend traditional Indian textiles\, painting\, collage\, and archival imagery. Rooted in South Asian craft and personal experience\, her art challenges fixed notions of identity\, offering instead a space of transformation and resilience. Nimisha’s work has been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum\, the San Francisco International Airport\, and the Museum of Northern California Art. She has been featured in Forbes\, ArtMarket\, Suboart and Sfumato art magazines.   Find more of Nimisha’s work online at www.nimishart.com or on Instagram @nimishart.
URL:https://oacc.cc/event/peace-lantern-ceremony-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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