Mission and Objectives -- Smithsonian APA Program

Mission

The APA Program seeks to integrate Asian Pacific American contributions to U.S. history, culture, art and society through Smithsonian collections, research, exhibitions, and programs.

Objectives

Build Asian Pacific American presence in Smithsonian Institution collections, exhibitions, programs and research


	Identify and categorize existing resources

	Reexamine current collections for APA connections

	Increase exhibits through collaborations and use of web technology

Establish a stable base of funding


	Develop a multi-year budget

	Develop a multi-year fundraising strategy

Increase accessibility of Smithsonian Institution resources and opportunities to the Asian Pacific American community


	More targeted outreach and increased professional opportunities

	Greater representation in decision-making positions

Develop a vibrant audience for the APA Program


	Enhance APA Public Programming

	Increase visibility of the APA Program

Enhance collaboration between the APA Program and APA groups

Through My Father's Eyes:

The Filipino American Photographs of Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado

This stunning collection of rare post-World War II photographs capture the life of San Francisco's Filipino American community. See the exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History through March 31, 2003.

Our online exhibition provides an intimate view of some of these extraordinary photos.

A More Perfect Union:

Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution

Examining events surrounding Japanese American internment during World War II, this exhibition explores the frailty of individual rights balanced with the need for national security.

The award-winning online exhibition complements and expands on the permanent exhibition, which is housed in The National Museum of American History.