Center For Hmong Arts & Talent

Center For Hmong Arts & Talent Learn. Create. Live. Art with a Purpose.

CHAT envisions a vibrant community where Hmong American artists are inspired to share their perspectives, valued for their creative contributions, and empowered to challenge life’s boundaries. CHAT addresses social injustices through Hmong American artists and youth that express their inner truths through contemporary arts by 1) raising awareness 2) initiating action and 3) building community. Ref

lecting our mission statement, our commitment to a viable arts community and our strong belief in the benefits of arts education, these value statements embody our core principles:

CHAT values Creativity by:
• Appreciating the spirit of innovation
• Encouraging original thought
• Supporting individual character
• Sharing awe-inspiring works

CHAT values Community by:
• Appreciating diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Encouraging collaborative efforts
• Supporting social justice
• Sharing resources

CHAT values Integrity by:
• Appreciating truth and honesty
• Encouraging accountability
• Supporting quality and excellence
• Sharing our commitment to higher principles

CHAT values Progress by:
• Appreciating forwarding thinking and movement
• Encouraging growth and development
• Supporting consistent productivity
• Sharing visionary leadership

CHAT’s PRIMARY GOALS:
• To provide quality arts education, activities and opportunities for Hmong American children and youth;
• To foster the advancement of emerging and experienced Hmong American artists and;
• To build audiences for the arts by creating and producing art that significantly enhances understanding both within the Hmong community as well cross-culturally.

After a year off celebrating our 50th year in the US, Fresh Traditions is back and it's going to be Golden! 💛💛 Thank you...
04/11/2026

After a year off celebrating our 50th year in the US, Fresh Traditions is back and it's going to be Golden! 💛💛

Thank you Yeng Moua ✨

Excited for a new season!
04/11/2026

Excited for a new season!

If you ever wanted an opportunity to showcase your own collection, designer application for Fresh Traditions is now open. We welcome past and future designers. We are excited to hear from you!

* Deadline is April 25, 2026 *

https://forms.gle/AiaF5ZW8Hn2h8JHt5

Thank you Yeng Moua

04/03/2026

Our model application for Fresh Traditions is officially up and running. Please use this form to apply to be a model for FT XIX. Excited to see everyone again!

Call all Hmong writers! Here's your chance to be published!
03/26/2026

Call all Hmong writers! Here's your chance to be published!

03/02/2026
10/05/2025
09/26/2025

When Mason Yang was little, he would sit on his grandfather’s foot and listen as he told stories of the “Secret War” in Laos. “He used to tell stor...

09/26/2025

CHAT celebrates 50 years of Hmong American history at the Minnesota state capital through artists, performers and other festivities.

09/09/2025
Thank you to all who participated!
09/04/2025

Thank you to all who participated!

08/18/2025

The Bush Foundation McKnight Foundation St. Paul Art Collective Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Minnesota State Arts Board Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Story Arts of Minnesota The Minneapolis Foundation City Pages Minneapolis Minneapolis Institute of Art Hennepin Arts Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Metro State University Saint Paul College

Celebrate with us! www.Hmong50festival.org

Address

995 University Avenue, Suite 251
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16516036971

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