Alan Chong Lau

Alan Chong Lau (born July 11, 1948) is an American poet, and artist.

Life
Lau was born in Oroville, California and grew up in Paradise, California. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Art. He serves as Arts Editor for the International Examiner. His art is represented at ArtXchange Gallery. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Awards

 * 1981 American Book Award
 * Creative Artist Fellowship for Japan from the Japan-US Friendship Commission
 * National Endowment for the Arts and the Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Japanese Government
 * Artists Grant from Seattle Arts Commission
 * Publications Grant from King County Arts Commission
 * Special Projects Grant from the California Arts Council

Works

 * no hurry (Cash Machine, 2007)