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SUMMARY:Aki Sogabe: Walking in Nature Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:April 2 to April 29\, 2024. \nThe Miller Library located at the Center for Urban Horticulture welcomes Aki Sogabe for her exhibit\, Walking in Nature. From the artist’s statement: \nMy medium\, paper cutting (kiri-e in Japanese)\, is an ancient and traditional art form. I have created my own style and made it a fine art. I like to use this art form to depict delicate Northwest nature scenes stylized with Japanese sensibilities. \nInspired by Edo period printmaster Hokusai\, I began making paper cuts as a junior high school student. For a long time\, I did it as a hobby for myself\, and sometimes would give them to my friends\, but never thought that I was going to be a professional artist. \nI use an X-Acto knife to cut out a design and add hand-colored rice papers underneath the stencil. Next\, the entire image is glued onto an illustration board. \nI have a number of public art commissions in Washington and Oregon. Additionally\, I have created five panel murals made of porcelain enamel for the Pike Place Market\, commemorating the history of Japanese American farmers. \nWhen I am cutting my work among the scattered bits of paper\, I feel most content and happy. \nThe exhibit is open during library hours. \nMeet the artist during the Garden Lovers’ Book Sale ticketed event Friday April 5\, 5 to 8 p.m. and the free event Saturday April 6\, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
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LOCATION:Center for Urban Horticulture\, 3501 NE 41st Street\, Seattle\, 98105
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SUMMARY:Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:April 12-14: 11am-5pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion \nOVERVIEW \nSeattle Center Festál presents Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee (SCBJCF). The festival deepens the understanding and serves as a vehicle for sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through hundreds of performing and martial arts\, exhibits and demonstrations\, hands-on children’s activities\, culinary treats\, and more! \nHISTORY \nSeattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee (SCBJCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization\, comprised of volunteers and overseen by an advisory group: \n\nConsulate-General of Japan in Seattle\nHyogo Business and Cultural Center\nJapan Business Association of Seattle\nJapan-America Society of State of Washington\nJapanese American Citizens League (JACL) – Seattle Chapter\nJapanese Community Service of Seattle\nJapanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington\nOffice of the Mayor\, City of Seattle\nSeattle Center\nSeattle-Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA)\n\nSeattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is the first ethnic festival held annually at Seattle Center and the oldest in the Festál series. It distinguishes itself through innovative and in-depth outreach to the public through traditional/contemporary Japanese art\, new scientific and technological innovations\, and cultural examinations\, especially race and social justice of Japanese in America\, Japanese Americans\, and Japanophiles. \nThe festival strives to deepen and expand mutual understanding\, serve as a vehicle for people to exchange ideas\, and promote as well as recognize cultural contributions and achievements of the Japanese American community. \nThe first festival was initiated by Mayor Wes Uhlman and community leaders to commemorate a gift of 1\,000 cherry trees to Seattle on the occasion of the U.S. Bicentennial by Japan’s former Prime Minister\, Takeo Miki. It was held at Seward Park for three years. \nIn 1979\, the festival moved to Seattle Center and has now grown into a three-day celebration enjoyed by thousands of people each year. \nDID YOU KNOW? \n\nThe beauty of cherry blossom is a potent symbol equated with evanescence of human life and epitomizes the transformation of Japanese culture throughout the ages.\n“Hanami” or the custom of viewing cherry blossoms\, is a reminder to celebrate life.\nThousand-years old cultural traditions co-exist with contemporary/pop culture in Japan. No other country can attest to the same degree.
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LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, 98109
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