Karen Thảo La

Karen Thảo La is a Vietnamese-Canadian artist, cultural producer, and facilitator based on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Nations. With roots from Sài Gòn to Cà Mau, her community-engaged practice is shaped by collective memory and a childhood dream to create freely. Her work centres on creating accessible artistic experiences and spaces for gathering, connection, and learning. Her latest project, Vòng Vòng (“around”), is a periodic, intergenerational series weaving these themes together. She leads youth programs at Vancouver’s Roundhouse Community Centre and has facilitated workshops for children across British Columbia and in Vietnam. She holds a BFA from the University of British Columbia.