Year-Round

Silk Screen is a year-long celebration of Asian and Asian-American arts and culture.

Through the media of film, music, dance and theater, all communities are able to learn and experience each other’s cultures and come to recognize our shared human experience. Silk Screen has enabled both local residents and visitors of all ages to have a better understanding that Pittsburgh is not just part of Allegheny County, but part of a global community.

Education Outreach

The Silk Screen Education Program includes all aspects of the arts from Asia.

Silk Screen brings education to students of all ages by sharing  experiences with origins from Turkey, China, India, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines and more. The events are in-line with our mission to increase awareness and support of Silk Screen’s cultural programming of Asia.

Through the media of film, music, dance, and theater, all communities are able to learn and experience each other’s cultures and come to recognize our shared human experience.  Silk Screen has heightened both local residents and visitors’ of all ages to have a better understanding that Pittsburgh is not just part of Allegheny County, but part of a global community. LEARN MORE

Film

The Silk Screen Film Program includes year-round screenings of Asian and Asian American films.

Silk Screen goes beyond the annual Film Festival. The Sewickely Series and AsiaUnreeled provides an inside look at life in Asia through film as well as dynamic speakers to discuss the issues with high school and college students. The Japanese Film Series presents historical, modern, and traditional films with professors to discuss the genre, style and social impact with college and graduate students. LEARN MORE

Music

The Silk Screen Music Program includes live  performances of Asian and world music.

Silk Screen has invited performers who share traditional and modern music with origins from Turkey, China, India, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines etc. The performances are in-line with our mission to increase awareness and support of Silk Screen’s cultural programming of Asia. LEARN MORE

Dance

The Silk Screen Dance Program includes live  performances of Asian dance.

Silk Screen has showcased dancers who share traditional and modern dance pieces with origins from Turkey, China, India, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines etc. The performances are in-line with our mission to increase awareness and support of Silk Screen’s cultural programming of Asia. LEARN MORE