Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association

AALA was founded in

1991 by a group of Vietnamese American journalists, artists, and friends to fill a void in the

community and provide a space for newly resettled immigrant artists to express themselves.

VAALA’s mission is to connect and enrich communities through Vietnamese art and culture.

Historically run entirely by volunteers, VAALA is a community-based non-profit organization.

Over the years, VAALA has collaborated with diverse community partners to organize numerous

cultural and artistic events. VAALA’s four core programs include the annual Viet Film Fest and

Viet Book Fest, the Gallery Beyond Walls program featuring art exhibitions, and free art and film

workshops for youth.