A.S.I.A. is a coalition, representing Asian-American communities in seven countries, under the auspices of the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Founded in 1998, A.S.I.A. has committed to a multi-year project by which they will increase the visibility and opportunities for Asian artists, promote Asian educational and cultrual resources to the general public, and develop cross-Asian and cross-cultural forums where members address their own needs and offer mutual support.

This publication is a compilation of Asian American artists, Asian cultural groups and community resources of Asian culture, all in New Jersey. There are three sections as follows: Artists, Organizations and Libaries/Schools. Asian communities and the general public are encouraged to utilize these cultural resources for educational programs in schools, libraries and community facilities.

If you are aware of an Asian American artists or cultural group, please be sure to let us know, as they may be featured in the next update of the A.S.I.A. directory of artistic resources.

A.S.I.A. members invite participants from New Jersey who represent the cultures of Burma, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mainland China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam, among others.