BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T163000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220614T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED] 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/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220806PaintingTheStreetsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220803T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House 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/stories-from-my-mothers-house/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220901StoriesFromMothersHouse_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220824T212839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1 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/solidaritynow/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220910_BAMCForum_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220824T220054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195618Z UID:12869-1664582400-1667260799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness 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/pressplay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20221001PressPlay_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220823T002613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T220218Z UID:12705-1665855000-1665855000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love 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/celebration-asian-love/ LOCATION:Pacific Renaissance Plaza\, 388 Ninth Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heart_hand-1@3x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220527T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213255Z UID:12525-1665856800-1665864000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Gala 2022 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/gala-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OACC-Gala-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20221013T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T182514Z UID:13020-1666350000-1666454400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA 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/communityofrenda2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10212022_CommunityOfrenda_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20220914T223149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225521Z UID:12918-1667520000-1671407999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange 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/distant-journeys/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/distantjourneys_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20221005T211519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195601Z UID:12986-1667656800-1667664000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology 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/uncommonground/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uncommon-ground.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20221117T010720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195553Z UID:13136-1670076000-1670081400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives 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/crescenciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221203CrescencianaBookTalk_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230113T233852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231846Z UID:13281-1673913600-1677283199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity 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/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20221207T214608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231330Z UID:13160-1675508400-1675526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian Solidarity 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/lnyxbhm/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CO-PRESENTED-BY-Instagram-Post-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230105T231744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001956Z UID:13222-1676122200-1676127600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong 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/peonyamour/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230211Peony-Amour-BookTalk_Thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230111T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T071903Z UID:13229-1676653200-1676662200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza 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/my-bf-apocalypse/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MY-BOYFRIEND-APOCALYPSE-instagram.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230105T225516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T214941Z UID:13235-1676721600-1682942400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing) 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/dor-community-map-project-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Day-of-Remembrance-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230221T195319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching 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/lichingworld-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-20230301_LiChing_Opening_Panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230307T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Community Night Market 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/vcnm-apply/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vendor-application-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230302T184843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001907Z UID:13530-1678995000-1679175000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company 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/dancing-moons-festival/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dancing-Moons-Festival-IG-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230131T064746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001816Z UID:13345-1679076000-1679083200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing 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/dustchild/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/03172023-Dust-Child-IG-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230106T184132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T145813Z UID:13211-1679680800-1679686200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Singles Oakferno: 21+ Singles Mixer for Young Professionals 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/singlesoakferno/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/singles-oakferno-updated-website-thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230302T012100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231937Z UID:13525-1680444000-1680451200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Have You Eaten Yet? A Conversation with Cheuk Kwan & Martin Yan on Food and the Chinese Diaspora 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/have-you-eaten-yet/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Have-You-Eaten-Yet-IG-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T213000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230221T192837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194501Z UID:13420-1682191800-1682199000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Joe Kye\, SURRIJA\, and Nikbo 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/cohh-rootingself/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/04222023-COHH-Rooting-Self-IG-flyers-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230411T223757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T220020Z UID:13775-1683720000-1690736400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Unsigned\, Unsealed\, Delivered (I'm Yours) 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/poinciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Poinciana-thumbnail-REVISED.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230329T222814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184739Z UID:13553-1684000800-1684008000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Son of Paper 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/cohh-sop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/05132023-COHH-SOP-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230406T221701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T191245Z UID:13557-1684519200-1684526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Find Your Crew: Connecting Bay Area Filmmakers and Content Creators 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/findyourcrew/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230419T205257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T172120Z UID:13547-1685282400-1685293200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo: Stories of Resilience for Healing in the Era of Anti-AAPI Violence 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/strong-like-bamboo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sunday-May-28-2023-200pm-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T213000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230329T223404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T200648Z UID:13551-1685734200-1685741400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Pasifika Futurism\, the SPULU Experience 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/cohh-spulu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-spulu-experience-11-square-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230427T054910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T131908Z UID:13908-1686398400-1686412800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam 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/aapi-wellness-jam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PEERS-Mental-Health-Instagram-Post-Square-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230720T080740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T213445Z UID:14540-1689840000-1689872400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage" Performing Arts Series 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/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage-performing-arts-series/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-05-at-6.11-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260623T055220 CREATED:20230620T201251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T212333Z UID:14037-1694617200-1694624400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Reading with Grace Lin 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/chinesemenu/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Grace-Lin-thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR