Artists + Practitioners + Organizations

Asian Culture & Media Alliance, or ACMA, serves to elevate and amplify the voices within our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) diaspora through the transformative power of media arts, specifically film, television, and new media. The organization aims to advocate for positive social change and better equity by increasing the visibility of diverse AANHPI artists, creators, and cultural practitioners. In doing so, ACMA actively works towards dismantling social and cultural barriers.

Best STEP Forward is a nonprofit serving the Imperial Valley area dedicated to providing an inclusive, neurodiverse environment where children with disabilities can learn and thrive. S.T.E.P. stands for Sports, Theatre, Expression, and Perseverance. The organization hosts various events throughout the year that incorporate sports and artistic expression.

The Imperial County Historical Society disseminates the history of Imperial County and close geographic areas where they were impactful. The organization’s mission is to maintain current collections and continue to collect relevant future artifacts held in the extensive archives of the Pioneers' Museum for the public benefit and to facilitate educational and cultural development. To carry out this mission, the organization works to procure, restore, preserve, interpret, and protect documentary materials and artifacts to bring history to life for current and future generations.