Images from “Portraits of Immigrants” by author Joe Kutchera and artist Alfonso Pérez Acosta
The Asian American Society of Central Virginia will host author Joe Kutchera and artist Alfonso Pérez Acosta to present their new book, Portraits of Immigrant Voices, at the 24th Annual Asian American Celebration May 21 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
The event is free and open to the general public. The two men will present the book on stage at 2 p.m., followed immediately by a book-signing at 2:30 p.m. The book will be on sale for $40 at the event.
The coffee table art book features the portraits and stories of 22 immigrants who have come to the Richmond region from around the world. Alfonso Pérez Acosta painted the original portraits, while Joe Kutchera wrote the personal histories. The author proceeds will benefit Afghan and Asian refugees who have settled in Virginia in a fund set up and managed by The Asian American Society of Central Virginia, a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization.
This book was made possible by a grant from the Verizon Foundation to the Asian American Society of Central Virginia.
The Asian American Celebration features cultural performances, food, hands-on activities, exhibition booths, and merchandise from the Asian American communities in Central Virginia. This year’s theme is “weddings and our heritage.” The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For details, visit fb.me/e/1pRQnR209.
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