Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit (May 2026)
Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau Vietnamese-Edmonton Cultural Society presents:
Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit, taking place May 8-June 6, 2026 during Asian Heritage Month.
This is Edmonton's only Vietnamese-centered Asian Heritage Month event.
Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit features community stories and reflections, portraits, art installations, immersive vignettes, and more cultural and heritage pieces designed to help both Vietnamese-Edmontonians and the broader public better understand and reflect on the Vietnamese-Edmonton story.
Through themes of migration, identity, family, resilience, and belonging, the exhibit invites visitors to connect with lived experiences that are deeply personal, while also widely relatable across communities.
The exhibit is an extension and upgrade from Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau’s November 2025 launch event, which intentionally served as an exhibit pilot, featuring some stories, portraits, and installations during a one-night pop-up.
Where We Came From
(and where we go from here):
A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit
Venue: The Bowladrome Gallery
ArtsHub Creative Studios
Downtown Edmonton (Boyle Street) - 10131 97 St.
Dates: May 8-June 6, 2026
Our Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit takes place at ArtsHub Creative Studios 10131 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB.
Join us for FREE, drop-in gallery open days weekly May 8-June 6, along with a series of free and low-cost public events throughout the month.
Tickets for all events go on sale Monday April 27 at 11 a.m.
Limited tickets available.
Save the ticket pages:
Opening Reception (May 9)
Stories & Reflection Speaker Series (May 17)
Lunch & Listen (May 26)
Vietnamese Archives Closing Workshop (June 6)
Drop in to open gallery hours for the Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit:
Hours:
Friday, May 8 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 11 • 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 • 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticketed Stories & Reflections Event (Pay What You Can): 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22 • 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26 • 11:30 a.m to 3 p.m.
Ticketed Lunch & Listen Event ($10): 12-2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27 • 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 • 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, June 1 • 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2 • 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3 • 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 4 • 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 5 • 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue: The Bowladrome Gallery
ArtsHub Creative Studios
Downtown Edmonton (Boyle Street) - 10131 97 St.
Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit
Opening Reception (Sat, May 9, 2026 • 6-9 p.m.)
Come together to celebrate the opening of our Asian Heritage Month exhibit Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit. The evening includes a brief speaker program, Vietnamese refreshments, and a first look at Edmonton's only Vietnamese-centered Asian Heritage Month exhibit.
A limited number of physical cash tickets for the Opening Reception can be purchased at King Noodle House Pho Hoang 10615 97 St. starting Thursday, April 30.
Stories & Reflection Speaker Series (Sun, May 17, 2026 • 2:30-4:30 p.m.)
Join us for a meaningful Speakers & Reflections event featuring a panel discussion with speakers sharing Stories & Reflections about Vietnamese heritage, culture, and identity. Speakers include: Uyen Nguyen, Paul Giang, and Jyn-Ting Ying. Take in the exhibit before or after the formal speaking program. Light refreshments are also included.
Lunch & Listen (Tues, May 26, 2026 • 12-2 p.m.)
Join us for a fun lunch & listen with a local Vietnamese DJ spinning Vinahouse beats! Take in the exhibit and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch included with your ticket.
Vietnamese Archives Closing Workshop(Sun, June 6, 2026 • 12-1 p.m.)
Join City of Edmonton Community Archivist Jia Jia Yong for a hands-on workshop about collecting, preserving, and donating Vietnamese personal records. Learn what records are and how they're used. Bring in a document or photo for Jia Jia to review and explain how archivists work with record donations. Help us build official Vietnamese records within the City of Edmonton Archives! Take in the exhibit before or after workshop. Light refreshments are also included. This will also be the final day of the exhibit!
Tickets for all events go on sale Monday April 27 at 11 a.m.
Limited tickets available.
Save the ticket pages:
Opening Reception (May 9)
Stories & Reflection Speaker Series (May 17)
Lunch & Listen (May 26)
Vietnamese Archives Closing Workshop (June 6)
HOW TO GET THE EXHIBIT VENUE:
Where We Came From (and where we go from here): A Vietnamese Art & Heritage Exhibit is supported by:
About the Neighbourhood
Boyle Street is one of Edmonton’s oldest neighbourhoods- home to Boyle Street Plaza, Okîsikow (Angel) Way, Kinistinâw Park, Downtown Farmers Market, and Chinatown South. The neighbourhood borders the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley. Its western edge (97 Street) was once Edmonton’s downtown when the area was under the Hudson’s Bay Reserve Lands; after they were sold, development began and what we now know as downtown Edmonton was born. Boyle Street is walking distance from Edmonton’s Arts District with Royal Alberta Museum, Art Gallery of Alberta and more. It also is situated in close proximity to Little Italy and Chinatown North, excellent cultural destinations in our city. The community is diverse with residents from all walks of life. Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau looks forward to bringing more visitors to the Boyle Street community during the exhibit period, and to welcome Boyle residents to the exhibit!
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We thank you for supporting Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau's efforts to:
Bridge younger and older generation Vietnamese-Edmontonians
Celebrate and preserve Vietnamese arts, culture and heritage,
and help Vietnamese-Edmontonians connect more deeply with their heritage through different arts, culture and heritage events, stories and education projects.