From Fields to Family: Asian Pacific Americans and Food
On display October 14, 2011 through July 15, 2012
Safeco Foundation Insurance Special Exhibition Gallery

Explore traditions, techniques, and mouth-watering stories! This delectable exhibit investigates cultural traditions and cooking techniques that have changed with time and generations. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of food in the homes and restaurants of diverse Asian Pacific Americans.

Asian American Arcade
On display February 10 to June 17, 2012
George Tsutakawa Art Gallery

Come play! Asian American Arcade follows video games out of the arcades and into an art exhibition, where visitors will discover the creative power of this addictive, interactive medium. See video games and related artworks that explore questions of identity and community, imagination and learning, and the power of play in our lives.

EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, February 9, 6-8pm

6-7pm Special preview for Museum Members and invited guests. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to lshaiken@wingluke.org or (206) 623-5124 x107.

7-8pm Open to the public, free admission, no RSVP required.

Exhibit funding from:
Washington State Arts Commission
Olson Kundig Architects

Annual support from:
Wing Luke Museum Donors and Members
The Kresge Foundation
Ford Foundation
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
ArtsFund
MetLife Foundation
4Culture
The Seattle Foundation
City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs

Vintage Japantown: Through the Lens of the Takano Studio
On display July 8, 2011 through February 12, 2012
Community Portrait Gallery

Set in an intimate living room scene, view vintage photographs from the 1930s and early 1940s that capture the everyday life of Japantown and its community.

Community Partners:
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community
Densho
Friends of Minidoka
JACL - Pacific Northwest
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee
Seattle Betsuin Archives
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
Seattle Japanese Garden
Nikkei Concerns
Nisei Veterans Committee Foundation
Olympia Chapter, Japanese American Citizens League
UW Nikkei Alumni Association

Meet Me at Higo: An Enduring Story of a Japanese American Family
On display December 2, 2011 through May 27, 2012
A New Dialogue Initiative Exhibit

Read the front page feature from The Seattle Times

Higo 10 Cents Store, owned by the Murakami family and a social hub in Seattle's Japantown, has a long and fascinating community and family history. Meet Me at Higo welcomes younger generations to connect with and explore what it means to be Japanese American.

Impressive personal photos, journals and artifacts are included in this traveling exhibition. Today, Higo 10 Cents Store (or Higo Variety Store) is KOBO at Higo and is still located at 604 South Jackson in Seattle's International District. www.koboseattle.com

The book by Ken Mochizuki, also entitled Meet Me at Higo: An Enduring Story of a Japanese American Family, accompanies the exhibition and is available in The Marketplace.

Explore Seattle's Japantown, including a visit to KOBO at Higo, through our Bitter & Sweet Tour, based on the New York Times bestselling book Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet whose characters frequent stops throughout our neighborhood. Also receive our Bitter & Sweet Map, only available at The Wing, which highlights 40 Chinatown-International District locations featured in the book.

New Years All Year Round
On display January 21 through July 1, 2012
Uwajimaya & Moriguchi Family KidPLACE

Discover how different cultures celebrate the New Year! Through video, books, displays and photos, see what type of offerings, traditional clothing, food and games are used. Learn about the Animals of the Zodiac. Play our New Year calendar game. Give someone a special wish or blessing for the New Year! Featuring Korean, Chinese and Cambodian New Years, there are activities for the whole family!

Not a member?  Join now and enjoy exclusive invitations to exhibit openings and receptions, unlimited free admission year-round, up to 15% discount at the Museum Marketplace, special discounts for lectures and events, and many more.  Call (206) 623-5124 ext. 126 or join online and become a member today!