April 7, 2023 to March 17, 2024. Artist and historian Tessa Hulls illuminates the businesses, homes, and people who were displaced when the I-5 freeway was built through the CID in the 1960s. Using historic photos, oral histories, and archival research, the exhibit connects these specific histories to broader themes of racist land use policy […]
October 19, 2023 to January 21, 2024 Thanks to the popularity of the instantly recognizable Great Wave—cited everywhere from book covers to Lego sets, anime, and even an emoji—Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) has become one of the most famous Japanese artists in the world. Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence explores the fascinating life and enduring legacy of this trailblazing master […]
1/6/2024 - Join the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) at the annual Mochi Tsuki Festival. Highlights include performances from the acclaimed Seattle taiko drum group Kokon Taiko, a mochi making presentation, and a pictoral history of the award-winning exhibit “Kodomo No Tameni – For the sake of the children.” BIJAC members will prepare some […]
February 3, 2024. Join us as we ring in the Year of the Dragon with a day full of festive art activities for the family, community booths, storytime, and more! We will be joined by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association for our special Lion Dance celebration beginning at 10 AM with […]
