Parallel Lines: 8 Contemporary Seattle Artists
On view through November 29, 2009
George Tsutakawa Art Gallery
Featuring Tram Bui, Mark Takamichi Miller, Jason Huff, Akio Takamori, Patti Warashina, Saya Moriyasu, Thuy-Van Vu, Joseph Park.
Curated by Tracey Fugami.

This special exhibit highlights eight contemporary Seattle artists. Each artist is paired to accentuate thematic or biographic similarities within their work and lives. This exhibit provides a context for art making practices today by Asians living in America.

Exhibit-related art programs:
Saturday, June 27, 2pm
Exhibits Exposed!
Tour and take part in an in-depth comparison of the artwork and the artists. For tickets, call (206) 623-5124. $10 includes museum admission.

Saturday, July 11, 10:30am-12pm
Favorite Five Art Workshop
Artist Saya Moriyasu will guide participants on drawing their favorite people on round papier mâché-like spheres. Class capacity is 15. Must be at least 8 years old to participate. Class fee with all materials included: $20/$15 members. To register, call (206) 623-5124 ext. 114.

Saturday, October 24, 11am-1pm
Float in Air Art Workshop
Artist Jason Huff leads this 2-hour family workshop where participants will design and build their own mobile using heavy paper, watercolors and ink. Class capacity is 15 people. Youth must be at least 8 years old to participate. Class fee with all materials included: $20/$15 members. To register, call (206) 623-5124 ext. 114.

Friday, November 13, 6:30pm-8pm
Panel Discussion: Art and Identity
Artist and historian Susan Kunimatsu moderates a discussion on the intersection of art and identity by Asian Pacific American artists. Panelists include Karen Higa, adjunct senior curator of art of Japanese American National Museum; Ken Matsudaira, curator of M. Rosetta Hunter Art Gallery at Seattle Central Community College; Cora Edmonds, director of ArtXchange; and Tracey Fugami, curator of “Parallel Lines” exhibit at the Wing Luke Asian Museum. For tickets, call (206) 623-5124.

Across the Spectrum: Stories from Queer Asian Pacific America
On view July 3, 2009–February 14, 2010
In The Boeing Company Community Portrait Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday July 2, 2009 at 6pm
During First Thursday | Free and open to the public | No RSVP needed.

Across the Spectrum explores the journeys of Queer Asian Pacific Islander Americans. From Shaking Buddha in the Chinatown Seafair Parade to the meaning of marriage, hop on board and listen to stories on community, identity, love and pride. Portraits and oral histories will be featured. A series of community programs will also be offered in conjunction with the exhibit.

Tateuchi Story Theatre Performing Arts Series: Tanabata Festival
Sunday, July 5, 1pm-4pm
Free with museum admission.

Tanabata, meaning “Evening of the Seventh” has origins that are connected to Chinese folklore and astronomy. The story goes that during the festival, it is the only time when two lovers, who are stars in the night sky, are able to meet. The Milky Way separates them like a river, until the “Evening of the Seventh.” The stars who are based on these lovers are Vega and Altair, which intersects once a year. Create crafts and play Japanese games. Japanese performances will also be featured. Visit www.wingluke.org/events/theatre.htm for updates on the Tateuchi Story Theatre Performing Arts Series.