This May, we will take time to honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander members who make our union stronger, more vibrant, and more representative of the world we perform in.
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we invite AGMA members of Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander descent to share stories, poetry, or artwork that reflect their experiences. Interested members are invited to schedule an interview with Eldee, AGMA’s Communications Coordinator. Selected submissions will be showcased across AGMA’s website, newsletter, and social media channels throughout May.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Response Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET
Members can participate by filling out this form and either selecting to:
- Get interviewed by AGMA’s Communications Coordinator. (Interviews will be conducted either over Zoom or email, whichever you prefer!) OR
- Submit a written reflection/story (150-800 words suggested); poetry and artwork are also accepted
Story Ideas:
- How does your heritage influence the themes, stories, or styles in your work?
- Share a project, performance, or artwork that reflects your culture or personal history.
- Discuss a cultural tradition or practice that inspires your creative process.
- A cherished family tradition or cultural ritual that shaped who you are.
- A memory, celebration, or experience that helped you connect to your roots.
- Reflections on identity: How do you navigate multiple cultural identities in your personal or professional life?
- Stories of navigating cultural boundaries in professional or artistic spaces.
- Stories of mentorship, solidarity, or support within your communities.
- Challenges you’ve faced and how you overcame them.
- Moments when representation (or the lack of it) impacted your work or sense of belonging.
- How do language, food, or family traditions connect you to your heritage?