Dear Community and Supporters,

We are excited to announce our 2018 crowdfunding campaign on Generosity. We plan on raising $25,000 in order to sustain our operations and efforts in supporting artists in diaspora.

Since last year, we've organized over 40 events, bringing hundreds of artists and audiences together in celebration of the harmony and understanding the arts can bring any community. We know we could not have accomplished this without the help of those who contribute to our organization, those who buy the tickets and attend the events, those who volunteer at our events, and those who share our news and events on social media. We thank you for your contributions in any capacity.

At Diaspora Arts Connection, we believe all artists deserve the right to a platform to express themselves, regardless of their political, religious, or ethnic backgrounds. Our organization strives to fulfill its mission through producing and promoting performances and installations for artists of diaspora, providing them with the necessary resources to bring their art to a receptive and supportive audience.

Diaspora Arts Connection is committed to enriching the community through exposure to a diverse range of arts and artists including music, dance, theater, film screenings, poetry and book readings, and art exhibitions which would normally not have a high chance of being seen, heard, or experienced. We have helped hundreds of artists to take to dozens of popular stages, enabling them to be seen and heard so that their art may be appreciated. We have built sustained collaborations with Bay Area organizations and venues for our nearly 150 events since our establishment in 2013, which have served more than 10,000 patrons.

Please help us by making a tax-deductible donation during our 2018 campaign. No matter how small, your donation will help us to continue, deepen, and spread our activities to help the arts and artists. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Nazy Kaviani, Founder and Executive Director
Diaspora Arts Connection