Bao Moua
Bao Moua decided to participate in Hmong Museum’s Unforgotten program to learn about the history of the Vietnam War and the experience of the Hmong families.
It is an honor to work with so much talent to bring you stories, art and experiences that matter. We want to showcase and give credit to all these amazing individual and organizations who have partnered with us over the years so we can continuously bring you high quality programming.
Cheng Xiong
Cheng Xiong started his career as a street dancer and is now a professional dancer. He was a speaker at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Duachaka Her
Duachaka Her is a Hmong-American cartoonist and illustrator. Also, the winner of Hmong Museum’s 5-year commemorative t-shirt design.
Hlee Lee-Kron
Hlee Lee is a community storyteller with expertise in digital-based journalism.
Hmong Elder Center Artists
Hmong Museum Artist Series: Artist from Hmong Elder Center
Kathy Mouacheupao
Kathy Mouacheupao is a community leader in the Twin Cities. She’s an advocated for the arts and the Hmong people.
Katie Ka Vang
Katie Ka Vang is a Hmong American playwright, actor, performance and theater artist. She envisions her work to activate individuals and communities to tell their own truths. Her work lives on the intersection of community, arts, and healing. She has been described as a “dynamic performer and relentless writer of truth.”
Lue Thao
Lue Thao, also known as Bboy Finisher, is a professional dancer that teaches, travels, and competes around the US. He was a speakers at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Mai Moua Thao
Mai Moua Thao was a speakers at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Melvina Cha
Melvina Cha is a practitioner, student, and community member of the MN street dance scene. She spoke at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Nancy Xiong
Nancy Xiong dance journey includes Traditional Hmong dancing, K-pop covers, hip hop and open styles. She was a speakers at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Shawn Vue
Shawn Vue is a Hmong American dance choreographer located in Minnesota. Shawn was a speakers at the 2020 “Dancing while Hmong” event.
Suzanne Thao
Suzanne Thao, is a Hmong paj ntaub expert and instructor of Project Paj Ntaub, a free monthly workshop through Hmong Museum.
Vanghoua Anthony Vue
Vanghoua is an international artist based out of Brisbane, Australia. In 2017, Vanghoua designed a mural for Downtown St. Paul and taught his famous tape and spray-painting techinque as part of his fellowship with Hmong Museum and the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Xiongpao “XP” Lee
Xiongpao “XP” Lee is a renaissance man with many talents and stories to share about community, country and growing up American-Hmong. He’s passionate about making sure the Hmong in America get counted accurately.
Yeng Her
Yeng Her is passionate about education and community. He’s an artist and educator.
More artist profiles to come: Tou Saiko Lee, Long Lee, Chy Lee, Russ Ly, Kao Nou Moua, Kao Kalia Yang, Bee Yang, Shoua Lee, Tsai Lee, May Lee-Yang, Phasoua Vang, Pang Chang, Pa Lee Thao and more!