HELLO WORLD!
"Create Together" Art Music and Culture AAPI event, Prof. Anita's work will be presented by Gallery Together
Join us Thursday, May 15th from 6-8pm at Bellden Cafe for a curated invite-only gathering of like-minded artists, creatives and entrepreneurs as we soft launch GALLERY TOGETHER — a space to connect, create and celebrate art, music & culture — together.
Come mix and mingle, share and collaborate around upcoming projects, and get a preview of things to come over live beats courtesy of DJ Miguel Rockwell and drinks & small bites provided by Bellden Cafe.
This event is Invitation only and have already reached full capacity, please only join the waitlist if you have received an invitation from Gallery Together team
Join us Thursday, May 15th from 6-8pm at Bellden Cafe for a curated invite-only gathering of like-minded artists, creatives and entrepreneurs as we soft launch GALLERY TOGETHER — a space to connect, create and celebrate art, music & culture — together.
Come mix and mingle, share and collaborate around upcoming projects, and get a preview of things to come over live beats courtesy of DJ Miguel Rockwell and drinks & small bites provided by Bellden Cafe.
This event is Invitation only and have already reached full capacity, please only join the waitlist if you have received an invitation from Gallery Together team
Hopelink "Building Bridges: A Dialogue on Asian & Latin American Contributions" Art and Cultural event
Come join us for another meaningful evening with powerful conversations and an art exhibition with Prof. Anita Yan Wong
When: May 15th - 5:00 to 7:30p.m.
Registration link here
Come join us for another meaningful evening with powerful conversations and an art exhibition with Prof. Anita Yan Wong
When: May 15th - 5:00 to 7:30p.m.
Registration link here
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Hopelink "Building Bridges: Food Access & Cultural Identity" Art and Cultural event
Join us for an inspiring evening of meaningful conversations, a captivating art exhibit with Prof. Anita Yan Wong , delicious food, and giveaways as we come together to envision a more just and inclusive food system!
When: Wednesday, April 23rd - 5:00 to 7:30p.m.
Registration link: https://hopelink.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f08d041ec061447937d4e9251&id=b7e0935c31&e=24714eb50f
Join us for an inspiring evening of meaningful conversations, a captivating art exhibit with Prof. Anita Yan Wong , delicious food, and giveaways as we come together to envision a more just and inclusive food system!
When: Wednesday, April 23rd - 5:00 to 7:30p.m.
Registration link: https://hopelink.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f08d041ec061447937d4e9251&id=b7e0935c31&e=24714eb50f
Coffee portraits Special Charity Event, a celebration of Women History month @ Belldan Cafe, Bellevue Washington
https://www.belldencafe.com/socialclub/2025/3/8/flames-of-hope-a-community-gathering-to-uplift-women
https://www.belldencafe.com/socialclub/2025/3/8/flames-of-hope-a-community-gathering-to-uplift-women
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Artist Anita Yan Wong is a Recipient of 2025 Bellevue Arts Grant, please check out her instagram/anitayanwong for the upcoming "Coffee Portraits" Exhibition and Events, Sponsored by Bellevue Arts Commission
This October, Blakley Hall Art Gallery will showcase the vibrant works of artist Anita Yan Wong in her gallery show,
“Feathered Elegance, Asian American Bird Art.” more details here
“Feathered Elegance, Asian American Bird Art.” more details here
New 2024 Acquisition of Anita’s cat ink painting titled “Pandora” is now a Permanent display at the Feline Historical Museum newest exhibit room that features the legendary Frank Llyod Wright’s Cat house. Come check it out at the Museum!
Photo credits: Feline Historical Museum and Archilovers.com
Photo credits: Feline Historical Museum and Archilovers.com
2024 "Minimalist Cat Art" Book now available here
Upcoming Autumn 2024 Events:
– October Artist Talk with artist Anita Yan Wong, Robert B McMillen Founndation
Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong will share her experience about curating The 1st fine art focused cat art show 2024 in Washington and her journey of making of the Largest cat painting in the World. To RSVP, please sign up here:
– Anita Yan Wong 2024 Autumn Solo Art Exhibition –" Feathered Elegance", Bird art by Anita Yan Wong @ Blakely Hall Art Gallery, Issaquah
Click here for updates and "Meet the artist" art opening announcements
2024 Exhibitions:
– "2024 Artists Preview", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington (Nov 18th – Dec 2023)
– "Resident Artist Showcase", Sammamish City Hall, Washington (Dec – May 2024)
– "Celebration of Lunar New Year of the Dragon", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington ( Jan 20th – Feb 2024)
– "Expressions of Winter", Blakely Hall, Issaquah, Washington (Dec1st – Feb 29th 2024)
– "Cat Art Show 2024", June 2024, Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington
– Art and Ballet Dance Ceremony of The Largest Cat painting in the World titled "Spring dance: A walk into summer", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington
– The 26th Annual Furball – Milano Miao! LIVE + SILENT AUCTION of Anita's Cat Art at Avenue Portland, May 4th 5p.m.
– October Artist Talk with artist Anita Yan Wong, Robert B McMillen Founndation
Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong will share her experience about curating The 1st fine art focused cat art show 2024 in Washington and her journey of making of the Largest cat painting in the World. To RSVP, please sign up here:
– Anita Yan Wong 2024 Autumn Solo Art Exhibition –" Feathered Elegance", Bird art by Anita Yan Wong @ Blakely Hall Art Gallery, Issaquah
Click here for updates and "Meet the artist" art opening announcements
2024 Exhibitions:
– "2024 Artists Preview", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington (Nov 18th – Dec 2023)
– "Resident Artist Showcase", Sammamish City Hall, Washington (Dec – May 2024)
– "Celebration of Lunar New Year of the Dragon", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington ( Jan 20th – Feb 2024)
– "Expressions of Winter", Blakely Hall, Issaquah, Washington (Dec1st – Feb 29th 2024)
– "Cat Art Show 2024", June 2024, Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington
– Art and Ballet Dance Ceremony of The Largest Cat painting in the World titled "Spring dance: A walk into summer", Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, Washington
– The 26th Annual Furball – Milano Miao! LIVE + SILENT AUCTION of Anita's Cat Art at Avenue Portland, May 4th 5p.m.
A Special Cat-inspired dance inspired by Anita's cat paintings will be performed by Emerald Ballet dancers in front of the Largest Cat Painting in the World – "Spring Dance" during the Art Opening.
Milano Miao, The 26th Annual Furball event, Live and Silence Auction of Anita's cat art and a fun cat themed fashion show. Purrs of thanks to Rachel Rausch Photography, Holly Andres, Pixel Nick Photography, and Trey Senatore for capturing beautiful memories of a fantastic night! For more information of the Event – https://www.feralcats.com/furball
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The 26th Annual Furball – Milano Miao! LIVE + SILENT AUCTION of Anita's Cat Art at Avenue Portland, May 4th 5p.m.
photo credits: photographer Laura Ohata
Mayor of Bellevue celebrating with us at the "Dragon Year Art Exhibition" Lion dance Art Reception 2024 @ Yuan Ru Art Center
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2023 Exhibitions:
–"Nature & Nurture", Sammamish City Hall Commons Gallery, Washington
– Upcoming "Joy Brush with Anita Yan Wong" MAC Speaks, hosted by McMillen Foundation.org , Gallery One, Gallery 110 and Allied Arts of Whatcom County,
September 28th, 2023 here
September 28th, 2023 here
– Sip Art Gallery, The International Art Museum of America, San Francisco
2022 Exhibitions:
– The International Art Museum of America, San Francisco
– Kunst (Zeug) Haus Museum,Zurich, Switzerland
–Kammgarn West Art Gallery, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
– The Confluence Art Gallery, Washington
– Mid Wales Arts Centre, United Kingdom
– The International Art Museum of America, San Francisco
– Kunst (Zeug) Haus Museum,Zurich, Switzerland
–Kammgarn West Art Gallery, Schaffhausen, Switzerland
– The Confluence Art Gallery, Washington
– Mid Wales Arts Centre, United Kingdom
2022 new Book "She", ink portraits by artist Anita Yan Wong is now available here
This book features over 50 original ink portraits along with inspiring quotes from Empowering women.
This book also features all of Anita's Coffee portraits with interactive QR code ( scan and see how the artist created all the portraits in action)
My Art Books are available here:
https://www.amazon.com/author/anitayanwong
This book features over 50 original ink portraits along with inspiring quotes from Empowering women.
This book also features all of Anita's Coffee portraits with interactive QR code ( scan and see how the artist created all the portraits in action)
My Art Books are available here:
https://www.amazon.com/author/anitayanwong
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" Cat Philosophy: When Cat meet the World's greatest mind" is now available here
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Upcoming MAC Speaks presents:
"Contemporary Traditional" Art: A Place to Stand, with artist Anita Yan Wong
(This event is hosted by The Robert B. McMillen Foundation in collaboration with Gallery One and Allied Arts of Whatcom County)
Friday, May 27, 5-5:45 pm – ZOOM (registration closes at 5pm the day of the event)
FREE with Advance Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdOuorDotGNB53SsNm6aIzCQpeAThpODK
Description: Is traditional a contemporary art? Is traditional art considered the artistic knowledge from the past?
Join Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong ( a 4th generation *Lingnan artist) to explore the medium; the inspiration; the struggles and the place to stand for "Contemporary Traditional" Art in the current art age.
"Contemporary Traditional" Art: A Place to Stand, with artist Anita Yan Wong
(This event is hosted by The Robert B. McMillen Foundation in collaboration with Gallery One and Allied Arts of Whatcom County)
Friday, May 27, 5-5:45 pm – ZOOM (registration closes at 5pm the day of the event)
FREE with Advance Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdOuorDotGNB53SsNm6aIzCQpeAThpODK
Description: Is traditional a contemporary art? Is traditional art considered the artistic knowledge from the past?
Join Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong ( a 4th generation *Lingnan artist) to explore the medium; the inspiration; the struggles and the place to stand for "Contemporary Traditional" Art in the current art age.
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New "Abstract landscape" painting series, 2022 are now available @ Artsy.net
https://www.artsy.net/artist/anita-yan-wong/works-for-sale
New "Abstract landscape" painting series, 2022 are now available @ Artsy.net
https://www.artsy.net/artist/anita-yan-wong/works-for-sale
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Group EXHIBITION @ The Confluence Art Gallery Washington
Save the date: March 12th – April 23rd, 2022
Opening reception: 1st Friday of March 🎉 Come check out my paintings in person at the Gallery!
Save the date: March 12th – April 23rd, 2022
Opening reception: 1st Friday of March 🎉 Come check out my paintings in person at the Gallery!
"Coffee Portraits", SOLO EXHIBITION @ International Art Museum of America
Save the date: Jan 3rd – 28th March 2022
Opening reception: Jan (to be announced) 🎉 Come check out my paintings in person at the Museum!
Click here and join us for the Live Artist Talk (via Zoom)
Save the date: Jan 3rd – 28th March 2022
Opening reception: Jan (to be announced) 🎉 Come check out my paintings in person at the Museum!
Click here and join us for the Live Artist Talk (via Zoom)
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Check out my feature on Coffee People Magazine Issue #14, Sept, 2021. This awesome magazine can be found @ many cool independent coffee shops. Happy Reading with Coffee!
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DEAR2050: OCEANS ON THE RISE!" Art and Science exhibition, December 2021, guest exhibition at Kunst(Zeug)Haus Museum
The exhibition is presented at the Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil, Schönbodenstr. 18640 Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, from 10 Dec 21 until 30 Jan 22.
Seventy percent of our planet’s surface is covered by oceans. They contain 97% of all water on Earth. In DEAR2050: OCEANS ON THE RISE, in-depth research meets the critical voices of artists spotlighting environmental issues. A science & art exhibition on climate change and the oceans. 18 great artists and 7 international scientists work together to understand the effects of climate change on the oceans. My new works titled "Nature's poems" will be shown in a unique group show this December in Zurich, Switzerland. The vernissage will be held on Sunday, 10 Dec from 2 to 5 pm.
The exhibition is presented at the Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil, Schönbodenstr. 18640 Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, from 10 Dec 21 until 30 Jan 22.
Seventy percent of our planet’s surface is covered by oceans. They contain 97% of all water on Earth. In DEAR2050: OCEANS ON THE RISE, in-depth research meets the critical voices of artists spotlighting environmental issues. A science & art exhibition on climate change and the oceans. 18 great artists and 7 international scientists work together to understand the effects of climate change on the oceans. My new works titled "Nature's poems" will be shown in a unique group show this December in Zurich, Switzerland. The vernissage will be held on Sunday, 10 Dec from 2 to 5 pm.
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Artist Anita Yan Wong Awarded the 2021 Fellowship @Robert B. McMiller Foundation
I feel extremely honored to be part of the Fellowship at Robert B.. McMiller Foundation, thank you so much for your support in my art!
I feel extremely honored to be part of the Fellowship at Robert B.. McMiller Foundation, thank you so much for your support in my art!
Check out my article – "Blue", The meaning of Despair and Hope during the Pandemic @Stanford.edu
Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere, Stanford University, 2021
Millennium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere, Stanford University, 2021
Artist Talk @ IAMA , International Art Museum of America
"IAMA Artist": Virtual Talk with Anita Yan Wong @International Art Museum of America, July, 2021 here
"IAMA Artist": Virtual Talk with Anita Yan Wong @International Art Museum of America, July, 2021 here
International Art Museum of America, "Women of the Arts" Virtual Panel, March 24th 2021 (4p.m. – 5p.m.)
IAMA, San Francisco will celebrate Women’s History Month with a 2-day live panel discussion with “Women of the Arts.” This panel will feature presentations from female artists of diverse backgrounds including Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong. Join us as we discuss the evolution of feminism in the art world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMKdvpuKBSM
IAMA, San Francisco will celebrate Women’s History Month with a 2-day live panel discussion with “Women of the Arts.” This panel will feature presentations from female artists of diverse backgrounds including Asian American Artist Anita Yan Wong. Join us as we discuss the evolution of feminism in the art world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMKdvpuKBSM
Joy Brush YouTube Channel is getting a new look this 2021! Please subscribe today!
My 2021 new book
Between Tradition & Modernity: The Contemporary Traditional Art of of Anita Yan Wong
The book features over 70 unique Contemporary Traditional paintings dating from 2016 to the present.
It is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble book store.
( note: the new update version is available Jan 7th,2021)
Between Tradition & Modernity: The Contemporary Traditional Art of of Anita Yan Wong
The book features over 70 unique Contemporary Traditional paintings dating from 2016 to the present.
It is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble book store.
( note: the new update version is available Jan 7th,2021)
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Ink kittens: The "Contemporary Traditional" feline paintings by Anita Yan Wong
This Cat Art book features the best of Anita's feline paintings. Available now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble Book store.
This Cat Art book features the best of Anita's feline paintings. Available now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble Book store.
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I created this film poster for ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary “Be Water” about how the martial art icon ,Bruce Lee, changed American culture forever.
ESPN, Bruce Lee: Art of the Warrior 2020
ESPN, Bruce Lee: Art of the Warrior 2020
Anita is featured on the May/June 2020 issue of the beautiful FLOWER magazine, available at your local floral/ grocery stores this Spring 2020!
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Solo painting exhibition – "ink kittens"
Location: Alcosta Senior and Community Center Gallery, San Ramon California, June 2020
Location: Alcosta Senior and Community Center Gallery, San Ramon California, June 2020
Autumn Book and Magazine Publication:
First issue of Asian Art Magazine is now published by Magazine Founders Anita Yan Wong and Ivan Pesic, Autumn 2019
Cats Rock: Felines in Contemporary Art and Pop Culture by Elizabeth Daley
Curated around the work of 80 internationally known artists and feline enthusiasts, including Jeff Koons, Mark Ryden, Shepard Fairey and Yuko Higuichi, Anita Yan Wong is one of the Cat artist celebrated in this wonderful feline art book!
Available @ Target, Barnes and Nobles Nov, 2019 here
Curated around the work of 80 internationally known artists and feline enthusiasts, including Jeff Koons, Mark Ryden, Shepard Fairey and Yuko Higuichi, Anita Yan Wong is one of the Cat artist celebrated in this wonderful feline art book!
Available @ Target, Barnes and Nobles Nov, 2019 here
"East Meets West" – Flute and Harp Recital + Artwork Exhibition by Gauber Music Management
date: June 29th, 2019 St.Marks Church Palo Alto, California
Bay Area harpist Jieyin Wu will perform with flutist Jed Huang in a thrilling program by Debussy, Bizet, Mozart and Faure. The concert will also feature works by Composer Phil Young and Artist Prof. Anita Yan Wong, who are in their respective fields blending eastern spirituality with western impressionism. More information and Tickets available here
date: June 29th, 2019 St.Marks Church Palo Alto, California
Bay Area harpist Jieyin Wu will perform with flutist Jed Huang in a thrilling program by Debussy, Bizet, Mozart and Faure. The concert will also feature works by Composer Phil Young and Artist Prof. Anita Yan Wong, who are in their respective fields blending eastern spirituality with western impressionism. More information and Tickets available here
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Check out the First Ever "AR Brushed ink" Augmented Reality "Contemporary Traditional" Art Exhibition @AWE
(Augmented Reality World Expo, Playground 2019)
Check out the upcoming Exclusive TV artist interview with KTSF Channel 26 (June 19th 2019 TV Report)
#lingnanschoolofpainting #anitayanwong
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Publication from University of Naples "L'Orientale", Italy:
Full Article "Elaborato finale in Archeologia e Storia dell’arte cinese –
ANITA YAN WONG: INNOVAZIONE E TRADIZIONE", 22 pages, Year 2019
Credits: Written and copyrighted by ©Giuseppina Gallina
| Anita Yan Wong_innovazione E Tradizione.pdf |
Check out my current Printed Magazine feature – Sine Theta Magazine, International print
>>>Please check out the NEW Contemporary Lingnan painting course
presented by UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco California
presented by UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco California
2019 Exhibitions:
APRIL – JUNE, 09
>>> "Contemporary Traditional Paintings" Teacher + Students Art Exhibit
Location: UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco California
Exhibition opening date: April 5th, 2019 – 1st June, 2019
MAY – APRIL, 09
>>>"East on West" Art Show presented by California Senator Scott Wiener and Curator Joseph Abbati
Opening: Friday, March 1st, 2019, 5p.m. – 7p.m.
Location: The State of California Building (RSVP only)
Media coverage: CNC and Xinhua News
APRIL – JUNE, 09
>>> "Contemporary Traditional Paintings" Teacher + Students Art Exhibit
Location: UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco California
Exhibition opening date: April 5th, 2019 – 1st June, 2019
MAY – APRIL, 09
>>>"East on West" Art Show presented by California Senator Scott Wiener and Curator Joseph Abbati
Opening: Friday, March 1st, 2019, 5p.m. – 7p.m.
Location: The State of California Building (RSVP only)
Media coverage: CNC and Xinhua News
>>>Check out JOY BRUSH CHANNEL on Youtube! Subscribe and learn from Master painter Prof, Anita Yan Wong
Congrats! JOY BRUSH CHANNEL is now awarded TOP 10 Chinese Art YouTube Channel by Feedspot.com! Please Subscribe!
2018 Exhibitions:
>>>"Movable ink", 2018 Solo Exhibition,
Canessa Gallery, San Francisco
Opening First Friday of May, 5p.m. – 9p.m.
http://www.canessa.org/current-exhibition.html
>>>"Cat art show LA 3: The Sequel returns again
Think Tank Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles
DATES: JUNE 14 - 24, 2018 VIP Opening: Thursday, June 14th: 6PM - 8:30PM;
PUBLIC Opening: 8:30PM - 11PM Hours: 12PM - 5PM Daily
*** Previous iterations of the show have seen over 11,000 attendees
Admission:
www.catartshow.com
Yay! "Playful ink" – Tux the cat by Anita is featured on Artillery Magazine
2018 Interviews:
Amadeus Magazine, 2018 issue
Art QA Magazine, 2018 issue
Planet China, 2018 "Women" an issue dedicated to women
Check out the Exclusive sneak peek of my 2018 Interview at Canessa Gallery with Richard Zimmerman, San Francisco
https://youtu.be/xpedDIfiahY
>>>"Movable ink", 2018 Solo Exhibition,
Canessa Gallery, San Francisco
Opening First Friday of May, 5p.m. – 9p.m.
http://www.canessa.org/current-exhibition.html
>>>"Cat art show LA 3: The Sequel returns again
Think Tank Gallery, Downtown Los Angeles
DATES: JUNE 14 - 24, 2018 VIP Opening: Thursday, June 14th: 6PM - 8:30PM;
PUBLIC Opening: 8:30PM - 11PM Hours: 12PM - 5PM Daily
*** Previous iterations of the show have seen over 11,000 attendees
Admission:
www.catartshow.com
Yay! "Playful ink" – Tux the cat by Anita is featured on Artillery Magazine
2018 Interviews:
Amadeus Magazine, 2018 issue
Art QA Magazine, 2018 issue
Planet China, 2018 "Women" an issue dedicated to women
Check out the Exclusive sneak peek of my 2018 Interview at Canessa Gallery with Richard Zimmerman, San Francisco
https://youtu.be/xpedDIfiahY
About Cat Art Show L.A.
Cat Art Show L.A.
Anita Yan Wong is among the 100 renowned and emerging international artists, including Mark Ryden and Ellen von Unwerth to be showcased during the 10-day exhibition in Los Angeles.
https://www.catartshow.com/
Anita Yan Wong is among the 100 renowned and emerging international artists, including Mark Ryden and Ellen von Unwerth to be showcased during the 10-day exhibition in Los Angeles.
https://www.catartshow.com/
About Anita's 2018 solo exhibit at the historic landmark Canessa Gallery, S.F.
