2021 Press Appearances
APAC in The Baltimore Sun
Co-executive director Catrece Ann Tipon interviews with Baltimore Sun writer Stephanie Garcia to talk about APAC’s upcoming programming. In the interview, she also talks about our East Coast AAPI Art Contest and what our organization has been able to accomplish in spite of the pandemic thanks to the generous support from sponsors and donors such as Hoffberger Family Philanthropies and The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
Ms. Garcia also interviewed blog editor Aditya Desai, who discussed the pieces presented in our latest issue of our blog Too Much/Not Enough.
APAC interviewed by WYPR’s On The Record with Sheilah Kast
APAC co-executive director Cori Dioquino was interviewed by WYPR’s Sheilah Kast during her recent segment “Empathy Through Art: Asian American Pride”. During the interview, Dioquino talked about APAC’s partnership with NPR’s StoryCorps and the East Coast AAPI Art Contest, which launched on Monday, May 24.
Ms. Cast also interviewed Too Much/Not Enough editor Aditya Desai and his partner for CityLit Project, Jung Yun. The two chatted about the Projects new series: “The Invisible Invincible Asian American: Telling Our Stories.”
APAC interviewed by WBAL Radio
On Monday, April 12, co-executive directors Cori Dioquino and Catrece Ann Tipon were interviewed by WBAL Radio to address the anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the United States. The two talked about the power of social media, creating platforms through art for the AAPI community to share their stories and challenged non-AAPI to speak up against the hate crimes. To read the article and listen to the full interview, click below.
APAC interviewed on WBAL TV 11
On Monday, March 1, APAC co-executive directors Catrece Ann Tipon and Cori Dioquino were interviewed by reporter Amy Lu for WBAL TV 11. During the segment, they discussed APAC’s New Beginnings Virtual Art Gallery and the organization’s mission to amplify AAPI voices through art and activism. To watch the full interview click on the link below.
APAC featured in Baltimore Magazine (February 2021)
‘She’s Got Next’
Co-Executive Director Cori Dioquino was featured along with 29 other women leaders working to affect change and shape Baltimore’s future for the better.
Baltimore Magazine Art Section
Co-Executive Director Catrece Ann Tipon talked about APAC’s New Beginnings Virtual Art Gallery and the importance of amplifying AAPI stories today. “As artists we give out this art, but we do it for a bigger purpose. We don’t do it just to show off. We do it to show who we are, our community behind it, and everything in between. And we always hope that people will understand that and try and learn more.”