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The '''Chinese American Museum DC''' (abbreviated '''CAMDC''') is a cultural museum in [[Downtown Washington, DC]] established through the efforts of The Chinese American Museum Foundation, private benefactors, and the general public. The museum focuses on the [[history of Chinese in America]] with an emphasis on the [[Chinese Exclusion Act]] of 1882, racial and social issues, cultural topics, and the achievements of past and contemporary [[Chinese Americans]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Museum’s mission|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/vision|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200106040853/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/vision |archive-date=2020-01-06 }}</ref> The project began in late 2017, first with the bequest of a 1907 historic, 5-story building in the [[Embassy Row]] section of Washington four blocks north of the [[White House]]. On November 9, 2018, the project was first announced at an event at the [[Willard Hotel]] to a group of 160 people from museum, historian, and [[Asian American]] and community leadership.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Community and Supporters Set To Elevate Chinese American Museum with 2021 Virtual Gala Hosted by Joie Chen and Richard Lui|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501062553/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1 |archive-date=2021-05-01 }}</ref> The museum had been open to visitors during its development and has recently reopened to the public after pandemic restrictions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-05|title=Chinese American Museum to Open in DC|url=https://thedcpost.com/chinese-american-museum-dc/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=DC Post|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chen|first=Lily|date=2018-11-02|title=Chinese American Museum to Open in Nation’s Capital|url=http://www.asianfortunenews.com/2018/11/chinese-american-museum-to-open-in-nations-capital/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=[[Asian Fortune]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102205230/http://www.asianfortunenews.com/2018/11/chinese-american-museum-to-open-in-nations-capital/ |archive-date=2018-11-02 }}</ref> |
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The '''Chinese American Museum DC''' ('''CAMDC''') is a museum and cultural center in [[Washington, DC]]. CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, and is heavily promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]], Chinese state news media [[China Daily]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html</ref>, [[CGTN]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY</ref>, and [[SinoVision]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4</ref>, as well as the [[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]] |
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==Programs and exhibits== |
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==Mission== |
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In October 2019, the museum completed the first phase of permanent exhibits for its reception lobby and first floor including a digital photo-wall featuring personal stories and images of "everyday" Chinese Americans as well as an interactive digital timeline highlighting historical dates, figures, and pivotal moments in Chinese American history. The museum also hosted two conferences and corresponding special, temporary exhibits including Chinese American Women in History and Safe Harbor: Shanghai, a lecture and exhibit on Jewish refugees that sought shelter in [[World War II]] [[Shanghai]] and later immigrated to the United States. |
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| ⚫ | <ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-15|title=Chinese American Women in History Conference|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/chinese-american-women-in-history-conference|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050433/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/chinese-american-women-in-history-conference |archive-date=2021-05-16 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-10|title=Safe Harbor: Shanghai Jewish Refugees in World War II -- Exhibit, Screening, and Conference in October 2019|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050353/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/safe-harbor-shanghai-jewish-refugees-in-world-war-ii-exhibit-screening-and-conference-in-october-2019 |archive-date=2021-05-16 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In March 2021, the museum held a virtual gala, "Build it together!" hosted by television journalists [[Joie Chen]] and [[Richard Lui]]. Honorees included Ambassador [[Julia Chang Bloch]], television journalist [[Connie Chung]], astronaut [[Taylor Wang]], advocate and CEO of TIME'S UP Now, [[Tina Tchen]], the inventor of the N95 mask technology, [[Peter Tsai|Dr. Peter Tsai]], screenwriter [[Adele Lim]] ([[Crazy Rich Asians]] and [[Raya and the Last Dragon]]), and Daphne Kwok, VP of Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience Strategy at [[AARP]]. Entertainment was provided by [[America's Got Talent]] winner, magician [[Shin Lim]], a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, including a classical [[guzheng]] player, and opera singer Huanhuan Ma.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO5wgdSPHDI|title=2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC (Recorded 3/25/21)}}</ref> |
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CAMDC was founded in 2017 by Chinese businessman Philip Qiu, who quoted to China Daily and is prominently displayed in CAMDC, that the mission of the museum is "to establish the 'first and only destination in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the Chinese American story' because it is the capital." |
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Currently, the museum is developing permanent exhibits that are divided into thematic sections: Identity and Diversity, Gold Mountain ([[California Gold Rush]]), Building America ([[Transcontinental Railroad|railroads]] and early industry and commerce), [[Chinese Exclusion Act|Exclusion]] and the Fight for Equality, Chinese American Communities, Service to Country (military, civil, diplomatic, and uniformed service), and individual exhibits highlighting contemporary Chinese American figures and accomplishments. |
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The museum is located in a 5-story historic building donated by Qiu, near [[Embassy Row]] and located four blocks north of the [[White House]]. |
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The museum focuses on the [[History of Chinese in America]], with an emphasis on the [[Chinese Exclusion Act]] of 1882, in cooperation with the 1882 Foundation. The primary exhibit is an interactive timeline of [[Chinese Americans]]. |
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In 2018 CAMDC held its first at an event at the [[Willard Hotel]] and hosts an annual gala and Golden Lantern Award to prominent Chinese Americans.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Community and Supporters Set To Elevate Chinese American Museum with 2021 Virtual Gala Hosted by Joie Chen and Richard Lui|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501062553/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1 |archive-date=2021-05-01 }}</ref> In 2019, the museum completed the first phase of permanent exhibits for its reception lobby and first floor. |
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In 2020 CAMDC was closed to the public between 2020 and 2021 as a result of the [[Coronavirus|COVID-19_pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-05|title=Chinese American Museum to Open in DC|url=https://thedcpost.com/chinese-american-museum-dc/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=DC Post|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chen|first=Lily|date=2018-11-02|title=Chinese American Museum to Open in Nation’s Capital|url=http://www.asianfortunenews.com/2018/11/chinese-american-museum-to-open-in-nations-capital/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=[[Asian Fortune]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102205230/http://www.asianfortunenews.com/2018/11/chinese-american-museum-to-open-in-nations-capital/ |archive-date=2018-11-02 }}</ref> Since 2022 CAMDC has reopened to the public. |
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==Exhibits== |
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'''Permanent Exhibits''' |
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The primary exhibit at CAMDC is an interactive digital timeline of the Chinese in America, especially Early Chinese American History, and individual contemporary Chinese American figures and accomplishments. |
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| ⚫ | New 2023 exhibits include "Thank You, Corky Lee: The Unofficial Photographer Laureate of Asian Americans," a retropsective of the late activist-photographer; "Bruce Lee: American Son and International Icon;" and "Fashioning Identity in Qipao: The Image of Modern Women."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2023/7/20/three-new-exhibits-open-at-the-chinese-american-museum-dc|title=Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC|date=July 20, 2023|website=Chinese American Museum Washington, DC}}</ref> Recent special exhibits include "[[Dora Fugh Lee]]: A Lifetime of Art," a retrospective of the Washingtonian artist, [[File:Dora Fugh Lee Willard Hotel 2004 CAMDC.jpg|thumb|Oil painting by Dora Fugh Lee, Willard Hotel, Washington, DC 2004. The Chinese American Museum DC]]"Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America," "Wild Cranes" a visual poetry and calligraphy exhibit.,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=Special Exhibits|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-02|website=Chinese American Museum DC|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501200134/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/special-exhibits |archive-date=2021-05-01 }}</ref> Enchanting Stitches and Stories: Embroidery, and China from China: Porcelain & Stories of Early American Trade. |
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Additional permanent displays are dedicated to the [[California Gold Rush]], known as "Gold Mountain" to the Chinese, the [[Transcontinental Railroad]], and the [[Chinese Exclusion Act]]. However, currently there are relatively few historical artifacts on display, including from [[Chinatown, Washington, D.C.]]. |
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The last display highlights the [[Congressional Gold Medal]] dedicated to Chinese American veterans of [[World War II]]. CAMDC has hosted several speakers on World War II. |
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'''Temporary Exhibits''' |
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The second and third floors currently have rotating temporary exhibits. Previous exhibits have included Chinese American Women in history{{Cite web|date=2019-10-15|title=Chinese American Women in History Conference|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/chinese-american-women-in-history-conference|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Chinese American Museum DC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516050433/https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2020/5/5/chinese-american-women-in-history-conference |archive-date=2021-05-16 }}</ref> and "[[Dora Fugh Lee]]: A Lifetime of Art," a retrospective of the Washingtonian artist, [[File:Dora Fugh Lee Willard Hotel 2004 CAMDC.jpg|thumb|Oil painting by Dora Fugh Lee, Willard Hotel, Washington, DC 2004. |
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New exhibits as of 2023 include "Thank You, Corky Lee: The Unofficial Photographer Laureate of Asian Americans," a retrospective of the late activist-photographer; "Bruce Lee: American Son and International Icon;" and "Fashioning Identity in Qipao: The Image of Modern Women."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chineseamericanmuseum.org/news-1/2023/7/20/three-new-exhibits-open-at-the-chinese-american-museum-dc|title=Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC|date=July 20, 2023|website=Chinese American Museum Washington, DC}}</ref> |
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==Bamboo Circle== |
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CAMDC sponsors a professional networking group called "Bamboo Circle" and is part of the [[Bamboo Network]]. The Bamboo Network is concept of the network of [[Overseas Chinese]]. |
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==Golden Lantern Awards== |
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==Association with the People's Republic of China== |
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CAMDC is heavily promoted by the [[People's Republic of China]] and the [[United Front Work Department]]. |
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Founder Chinese businessman Qiu is quoted and CAMDC prominently displays a copy of Chinese state news media [[China Daily]]<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20230407023719/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/07/WS642f63efa31057c47ebb8c26.html</ref>. Qiu also cites that the "[[Embassy of China, Washington, D.C.]] spoke highly of our efforts". |
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CAMDC's first interview is with [[SinoVision]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=212tUXjPOs4</ref>, which is owned by The China Press, and founded to distract from the [Tiananmen Square Massacre]. CAMDC has also been featured by Chinese government owned and operated [[CGTN]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9uKWT4O7kY</ref>. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Established | 2017 |
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| Location | 1218 16th St., NW Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°54′23″N 77°02′13″W / 38.90631°N 77.03684°W |
| Type | Cultural museum |
| Public transit access | Red, Orange, and Blue Metro Lines |
| Website | Chinese American Museum DC official site |
The Chinese American Museum DC (abbreviated CAMDC) is a cultural museum in Downtown Washington, DC established through the efforts of The Chinese American Museum Foundation, private benefactors, and the general public. The museum focuses on the history of Chinese in America with an emphasis on the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, racial and social issues, cultural topics, and the achievements of past and contemporary Chinese Americans.[1] The project began in late 2017, first with the bequest of a 1907 historic, 5-story building in the Embassy Row section of Washington four blocks north of the White House. On November 9, 2018, the project was first announced at an event at the Willard Hotel to a group of 160 people from museum, historian, and Asian American and community leadership.[2] The museum had been open to visitors during its development and has recently reopened to the public after pandemic restrictions.[3][4]
Programs and exhibits
In October 2019, the museum completed the first phase of permanent exhibits for its reception lobby and first floor including a digital photo-wall featuring personal stories and images of "everyday" Chinese Americans as well as an interactive digital timeline highlighting historical dates, figures, and pivotal moments in Chinese American history. The museum also hosted two conferences and corresponding special, temporary exhibits including Chinese American Women in History and Safe Harbor: Shanghai, a lecture and exhibit on Jewish refugees that sought shelter in World War II Shanghai and later immigrated to the United States. [5][6]
In March 2021, the museum held a virtual gala, "Build it together!" hosted by television journalists Joie Chen and Richard Lui. Honorees included Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, television journalist Connie Chung, astronaut Taylor Wang, advocate and CEO of TIME'S UP Now, Tina Tchen, the inventor of the N95 mask technology, Dr. Peter Tsai, screenwriter Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians and Raya and the Last Dragon), and Daphne Kwok, VP of Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience Strategy at AARP. Entertainment was provided by America's Got Talent winner, magician Shin Lim, a cappella group, Ethnobeat, contemporary and traditional artists, including a classical guzheng player, and opera singer Huanhuan Ma.[7]
Currently, the museum is developing permanent exhibits that are divided into thematic sections: Identity and Diversity, Gold Mountain (California Gold Rush), Building America (railroads and early industry and commerce), Exclusion and the Fight for Equality, Chinese American Communities, Service to Country (military, civil, diplomatic, and uniformed service), and individual exhibits highlighting contemporary Chinese American figures and accomplishments. [8]
New 2023 exhibits include "Thank You, Corky Lee: The Unofficial Photographer Laureate of Asian Americans," a retropsective of the late activist-photographer; "Bruce Lee: American Son and International Icon;" and "Fashioning Identity in Qipao: The Image of Modern Women."[9] Recent special exhibits include "Dora Fugh Lee: A Lifetime of Art," a retrospective of the Washingtonian artist,
"Golden Threads: Chinese Opera in America," "Wild Cranes" a visual poetry and calligraphy exhibit.,[10] Enchanting Stitches and Stories: Embroidery, and China from China: Porcelain & Stories of Early American Trade.
References
- ^ "Museum's mission". Chinese American Museum DC. Archived from the original on 2020-01-06. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Community and Supporters Set To Elevate Chinese American Museum with 2021 Virtual Gala Hosted by Joie Chen and Richard Lui". Chinese American Museum DC. 2021-03-23. Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Chinese American Museum to Open in DC". DC Post. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ Chen, Lily (2018-11-02). "Chinese American Museum to Open in Nation's Capital". Asian Fortune. Archived from the original on 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Chinese American Women in History Conference". Chinese American Museum DC. 2019-10-15. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Safe Harbor: Shanghai Jewish Refugees in World War II -- Exhibit, Screening, and Conference in October 2019". Chinese American Museum DC. 2019-10-10. Archived from the original on 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "2021 Virtual Gala at the Chinese American Museum DC (Recorded 3/25/21)".
- ^ "Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC". Chinese American Museum Washington, DC.
- ^ "Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC". Chinese American Museum Washington, DC. July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Special Exhibits". Chinese American Museum DC. Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-11-02.