
Derrick Chang
Writer-in-residence at Historic Joy Kogawa House in March 2020
Derrick Chang is recognized for supporting various community initiatives and artistic voices through his curatorial projects, research, and publications. A curator, writer, and facilitator, Derrick has been working in the arts and cultural development sectors since 2012. On March 1, 2020, he took on a new role as Executive Director at Centre A.
Derrick holds a Masters of Art History with a focus in Critical and Curatorial Studies from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University. Derrick has held leadership and development roles at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, VIVO Media Arts, Artspeak, and the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery. Derrick’s research critically examines the nature of ethics and politics in artistic practice.
“My passion is in considering the influence that Asian identity has in a space where mainstream culture and local realities collide,” says Derrick. “In addition to contributing to conversations that engage art in an Asian context, I am excited to be leading an organization that responds to the conditions and diversity of Vancouver and Vancouver’s Chinatown.”
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March at Historic Joy Kogawa House
Our March Writer-in-Residence Derrick Chang is recognized for supporting various community initiatives and artistic voices through his curatorial projects, research, and publications. A curator, writer, and facilitator, Derrick has been working in the arts and...