2025 Emerging Radiance Art Installation Opening Reception: Interactive Artwork Honors Stories of Japanese American Farmers in Bellevue..NEW

An opening reception will be held at the library from 5:30 - 8 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 19, (the Day of Remembrance). Artists Michelle Kumata and Tani Ikeda will speak at the event, along with Bellevue City
Councilmember Dave Hamilton, KCLS Deputy Director Angie Miraflor and other dignitaries. Following opening remarks, guests can explore the interactive work, attend an artist breakout session at 6:30 p.m. or watch the Emerging Radiance documentary.

Emerging Radiance, an augmented-reality, interactive artwork that honors the stories of Japanese American
farmers who lived in Bellevue between 1920 and World War II, will be on display at the Bellevue Library though
February 2027. The City of Bellevue, in partnership with the King County Library System, is proud to host this installation.

Registration is requested but not required. Please consider registering if you would like seating for the event.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Date
Feb 19, 2025

Time
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm