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Tag: Art

Photo Essay | MLK March 2023

From South Seattle Emerald (by Susan Fried) – Have a look at last year’s MLK March, and consider getting involved with an event near you!

History and Presence: Retracing the lineage of Black artists in Oregon

Made There: Yakama artist Bessie Bill weaves traditional wa’paas

A painting on blue background; a collage of fish and men fishing with various techniques.

Exploring the history of the Aloha Shirt and artist John Liggett “Keoni” Meigs at the Washington State History Museum

Street view of a large brown brick building with a sign in front that says "Inscape"

Former INS Building, Now Largest Seattle Artist Enclave, at Risk of Redevelopment

From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Ong) – While local artists have reclaimed the CID’s former detainment and deportation facility, the building’s potential sale means the space’s future is uncertain.
Marvel Comics' Black Panther lunging at the screen, surrounded by other characters.

From Garfield to Black Panther: Nnedi Okorafor on the Power of Comics

Woman with long blue braided hair and pink floral dress poses for a portrait.

Black Arts Legacies: Tariqa Waters

A woman stands in front of an exhibit at a gallery titled "We Are Changing the Tide".

Stand Up For Your Community: We Are Changing the Tide

“We Are Changing the Tide” is a new exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum highlighting stories from communities of color fighting for environmental justice.
A drawing depicting three generations of Asian Americans standing in front of a gate that says "Next Gen".

Next Gen: AAPI History Month

From South Seattle Emerald (by Andy Panda) – The latest comic strip in Chinese American artist Andy Panda’s “Next Gen” series!
Artwork on cardboard boxes of two farmworkers standing with piles of produce surrounding them.

WA farmworkers’ labor as seen through their art