Workshop description at the conference that Tran will lead

Mapping Memory: Art as Cultural Resistance and Healing is a hands-on creative workshop that invites participants to explore personal and collective memory through the act of map-making. Using mixed media materials and guided prompts, participants will create visual “memory maps” that reflect their lived experiences, ancestral roots, and imagined geographies. The session includes storytelling, discussion, and time for artistic reflection in a supportive, community-based space. Rooted in cultural resilience and healing, this workshop welcomes participants of all backgrounds and abilities to engage with art as a powerful tool for connection, identity, and transformation. No prior art experience is necessary.