Saturday, February 20, 1-3pm
Family Day with Chiyo Sanada, calligrapher and sumi-e (black ink painting) artist
Sponsored by Target
During free third Saturday with extended hours from 10am-8pm
Chiyo Sanada will teach participants how to create Japanese calligraphy cards. Chiyo was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, and has studied Japanese calligraphy since she was seven years old. She started teaching calligraphy (shodo) after graduating from Hiroshima Bunkyo Women's University, where she received a degree in Japanese and Chinese calligraphy.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
5pm VIP preview | 6pm dinner & live auction begins
Our Home Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of Stories
With distinguished hosts: Senator Daniel Inouye and Irene Hirano Inouye
Wing Luke Asian Museum's Annual Dinner and Auction celebrating the 100 year anniversary of our home, the East Kong Yick. Festivities include an art auction with works by celebrated Asian Pacific American and Northwest artists, authentic family-style dinner, performances and special guests. This is the museum’s largest fundraising event of the year, with proceeds benefiting its programs and operations.
Tickets: $150, $250 (VIP), $325 (Grand Centennial-- includes a limited-edition commemorative pin by renowned artist Gerry Tsutakawa)
At Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
More exciting programs and events are in the works. Stay tuned!
Wing Luke Asian Museum events and public programs support our major exhibitions and gallery displays, but also arise from community concerns and input. If you would like to suggest a program or program partners, please let us know by emailing us at events@wingluke.org.
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