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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
UC Santa Barbara Library, Department of Special Research Collections
Title: Nancy Hom papers
Identifier/Call Number: CEMA 46
Physical Description:
8 Linear Feet
(4 document boxes, 2 oversize flat boxes, and 53 posters)
Date (inclusive): 1978-1992
Abstract: Nancy Hom is a San Francisco based Chinese American artist, activist, writer, curator, and arts administrator. Her visual
artwork touches upon sociopolitical themes of family, politics, women's rights, the environment, cultural celebrations, and
immigration. Hom also served as Executive Director of the Kearny Street Workshop, an Asian Pacific American arts organization,
from 1995-2003. Her papers include correspondence, publications, and artwork that represent her active involvement with nonprofit
organizations and cultural communities in the Bay Area. This collection will continue to grow periodically.
Physical Location: Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library
Language of Material: This collection is primarily in English with some materials in Chinese.
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research.
Copyright has not been assigned to the Department of Special Research Collections, UCSB. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Research Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Department of Special Research Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained.
[Identification of Item], Nancy Hom papers, CEMA 46. Department of Special Research Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Nancy Hom
Finding aid prepared by Callie Bowdish, Mari Khasmanyan, and Janet Chen. Supplemental materials processed by Mari Khasmanyan
and Chelsea Lumidao, 2018.
Nancy Hom is a silkscreen artist, writer, graphic designer, curator, and children's book illustrator. Based in San Francisco,
Nancy Hom was the long-time executive director for the Kearny Street Workshop and was co-founder of the Asian American Media
Collective in New York City. She moved to San Francisco in 1974 and became involved in developing neighborhood arts organizations
there. Kearny Street Workshop is the oldest surviving multidisciplinary Asian American community arts organization in the
United States.
Nancy Hom is known for her vibrant posters and illustrations. She was born in Toishan Province, China and moved to New York
City at age 5, graduating from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in illustration and visual communication. She is an internationally
exhibited artist and has worked with many Bay Area arts groups, including the Galeria de la Raza, Japan Art and Media Workshop.
Nancy Hom has been associated with Kearny Street Workshop for over 30 years as an artist, community activist, executive director,
and member of the Board of Directors. The Nancy Hom Papers were established in CEMA in 2002.
Nancy Hom is a San Francisco based Chinese American artist, activist, writer, curator, and arts administrator. Her visual
artwork touches upon sociopolitical themes of family, politics, women's rights, the environment, cultural celebrations, and
immigration. Hom also served as Executive Director of the Kearny Street Workshop, an Asian Pacific American arts organization,
from 1995-2003. Her papers include correspondence, publications, and artwork that represent her active involvement with nonprofit
organizations and cultural communities in the Bay Area. This collection will continue to grow periodically.
This collection is arranged into four series.
Series I. Biographical files. The series includes correspondence and notes written by and sent to Hom.
Series II. Publications This series includes numerous magazine articles and newspaper clippings that feature Hom and her work.
Series III. Events This series includes postcards, announcement flyers, and organizational files for art and exhibition events and workshops.
Series IV. Silkscreens This series contains a variety of screen print posters that Hom designed. They range from celebratory Carnaval announcement
prints, to women's rights related pieces, and more. The posters are arranged in alphabetical order.
Related Archival Materials note
Researchers may also wish to consult: The Kearny Street Workshop Archives. CEMA 33. Department of Special Research Collections,
UC Santa Barbara Library.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Asian American art -- 20th century
Asian American Artists -- California -- 20th century