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The Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC) in New York, NY, is dedicated to enabling talented artists to showcase their artistic skills and visions to the public. Through various programs and events, CAAC aims to help a wide audience understand and enjoy the rich tapestry of arts and cultures. In 2023, CAAC announced Qionghui Zou as the recipient of the 2022 Most Outstanding Artist Award, highlighting its commitment to recognizing and promoting exceptional talent in the arts. The council also supports visual and performing arts, fostering outreach and community engagement through its initiatives. Generated from the website

WhiteBox is a pioneering alternative art space that emerged in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood nearly 24 years ago. Founded by a group of international emigre artists, architects, and intellectuals, WhiteBox aimed to address the lack of social, political, and international art engagement in the New York-centric art scene. Over the years, WhiteBox has evolved into a vibrant cultural hub, offering site-specific works, exhibitions, special events, and arts education programs that foster inclusivity and engage with diverse communities. With its relocation to the Lower East Side and later to Alphabet City in the East Village, WhiteBox continued its mission of cultural engagement and expanded its reach to underserved communities, including the vibrant Latino Hispanic and Afro-Caribbean population in East Harlem. The organization's commitment to youth education in the arts, urban sustainability, and progressive curatorial programs has strengthened its ties with the local citizenry and solidified its position as a dynamic force in the New York art scene.Generated from the website