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International artist leading workshop at B&P

About VIETNAM CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Bringing Art, Culture and Creative Education Together.

Since 2018, Vietnam Cultural Exchange has connected artists, educators and families through community-based art programs in Da Nang.

OUR STORY

A Creative Community Rooted in Connection and Opportunity 

VNCE was founded in 2018 in Da Nang with a simple belief: 

Art should be accessible to every child.

What started as a small cultural initiative has grown into a nonprofit creative community that brings together local families, international artists, educators and volunteers.

What began as weekend art workshops for local children has grown into a creative community that includes B&P - Art For Children, Trà Nôm tearoom, international exchanges, and ongoing education programs.

Today, everything we do is connected by one purpose: to inspire creativity, strengthen communities, and create opportunities through art.

WHAT WE DO

Our Three Pillars

International artist leading workshop at B&P
Art For Children

Free workshops, exhibitions,

and creative learning opportunities

for young minds.

Vietnamese embassy visited VNCE stand at Ansterdam ArtFair in 2022
Cultural Exchange

Connecting artists, educators, and communities across cultures through collaboration and dialogue.

Tra Nom tearoom ground floor in Da Nang
Trà Nôm Tearoom 

A nonprofit tearoom where every

cup of tea supports children’s art programs and creative education.

​OUR JOURNEY

2018

2019

2020

2022

2024

​Today

Where It All Began

VNCE was founded in

Da Nang.

The First Gallery

Opened our first children’s gallery space.

A Forced Pause

The pandemic closed our physical space, but not our vision.

International Exchange

Collaborations and residencies in the Netherlands.

Why We Continue

B&P and Trà Nôm reopened with a renewed commitment.

Every Sunday

Creative experiences for children.

WHY WE EXIST

Many Children Grow Up Without Access to Art.
We Exist to Change That.

In many communities, children have limited opportunities to experience museums, galleries or creative education.

We believe creativity should never depend on where a child is born or how much a family can afford.

VNCE creates welcoming spaces where children can explore, imagine and express themselves through art.

Limited Access

Many children have little opportunity to experience art outside school.

We Build Opportunities

Through creative workshops, exhibitions and cultural exchange, we make art part of everyday life.

Stronger Communities

When artists, educators and families work together, creativity becomes a shared language.

See how children experience creativity every Sunday.

Creative education for children
Art should never be a privilege.
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience creativity.

OUR IMPACT

Creating Real Change Through Art and Community

These numbers represent more than activities—they represent children who discovered confidence, families who found community, and artists who chose to give back through creativity.

100 +

Creative Workshops

500 +

Children Participate

20 +

Art & Volunteers

8+

Countries Connected

100%

Tearoom Income
Supports free children's activities every week

The People Behind VNCE

A small team supported by artists, educators, volunteers, and community members.

Oanh Le founder VNCE

Oanh Lê

Founder

Roby Bellemans supervisor VNCE

Roby Bellemans

Art & Education

​Advisor

Gulya Qualia host of BP Children Gallery

Gulya Qualia

​Curator

OUR SPACES

Vietnam Cultural Exchange children's art gallery
B&P — Art For Children

A nonprofit children's gallery where exhibitions, creative workshops and artist-led activities inspire young minds.

Community art activities in Vietnam
at Tra Nom tearoom
Trà Nôm Tearoom

Every cup of tea helps support free children's art programs while creating a peaceful space for community connection.

Children painting during creative workshop in Da Nang

Join Our Story

Whether you visit, volunteer, become a partner or simply enjoy a cup of tea, you become part of a growing creative community where every child matters.

Together, we are building a future where art is accessible, creativity is celebrated and cultural exchange brings people closer together.

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Visit Us

69 Tran Duc Thong, 

Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam

Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 21:00

Sunday: 8:00 - 21:00

Tra Nom teashop in Da Nang, Vietnam

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Zalo: +1.707.582.6612

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