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ZHI KAI VANDERFORD

The Art of Resistance

Aug 30 - Oct 06, 2024

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what's happening at XIA?

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Image by Jacob Padilla

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ST PAUL
ART CRAWL!

XIA Gallery & Cafe is participating in the St Paul Art Crawl. 


Taking place from October 4-6, this event will feature over 30+ gallery locations throughout St.
Paul, showcasing the work of our vibrant arts community. We hope to see you there!

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Image by Jacob Padilla

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FRONDO

A collaborative experience guided by community leaders and artists. Celebrate the combined Hmong and Black cultures of Frogtown and Rondo neighborhood.

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652 Sherburne Collective

An Art Installation: Community Doorways to Community Ownership

The Community Doors are a reflection of the values inherent to the idea of “development without displacement”, the rallying cry from The Sherburne Collective.

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what's happening
at XIA?

A CAFE, 

GIFT SHOP,

& EXHIBIT

A creative space to support the entrepreneurship of Asian and BIPOC artists & makers.

Gift Shop & Products

Every gift shop purchase

supports the economic

growth of an artist

upcoming events &
creative workshops

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event

Fire Open Mic

Fri, Oct 04    |   7PM - 9PM

Free

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Image by Parker Johnson

creative workshop

Political Arts

Sat, Oct 05   |   1PM - 4PM

Free & RSVP

Tue, Apr 02   |   4PM - 6PM

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event

Closing Ceremony of Exhibition: The Art of Resistance

Sun, Oct 06   |   2PM - 4PM

Free & RSVP

Tue, Apr 02   |   4PM - 6PM

Gift Shop & Products
Gift Shop & Products

"Culture produces economic value and strength that communities of color should not ignore when building and creating economic value & development . . . Arts & culture really increases our visibility and our impact in every positive way by sharing our culture with everyone."

Va Megn Thoj, Executive Director of AEDA

Asian & BIPOC Artsts

Visual Artist / Sticker Maker

Asian & BIPOC Artsts

Visual Artist / Activist

Asian & BIPOC Artsts

Visual Artist

Asian & BIPOC Artsts

Bee Farmer / Cosmetics Maker

meet the artists

We collaborate with over 100+ Asian and BIPOC artists! Interested in collaborating or commissioning with them? Contact us and we'll connect you!

JOIN XIA'S NEWLETTER

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the

Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund

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