ART IS…Our Call For Peace is where writer Kao Kalia Yang, traditional song poet Bee Yang, spoken word artist Kevin Yang, and visual artist Xee Reiter will come together on a historic evening that transcends generations and artistic forms to celebrate Hmong art in America. They send a message to the world: If there are good things that emerge from wars at all, then it is us, those who’ve survived to dream of more peaceful possibilities.

Minnesota is a haven for artists – some of them well-known, others we still need to meet. That’s why TPT launched ART IS…, a multi-media and events series aimed at bringing visibility to emerging and established artists in new ways. Watch their stories here, get inspired to make something yourself and snag some tickets to these live events.

More about our artists

Kao Kalia Yang is an award-winning writer from the Hmong-American community in St. Paul. 

Bee Yang is a respected traditional Hmong song poet of kwv txhiaj. He is a refugee of war. 

Kevin Yang is a Hmong American spoken word performer from the Twin Cities.

Xee Reiter is a first generation Hmong American visual artist.

To discover more about the artists featured in this event, please visit tptoriginals.org/artis

More info:

• All Ages
• Doors at 5:30 PM
• Show at 6 PM
• Snacks available

Check out other upcoming events in the ART IS… series:

April 27th: ART IS… My Origin