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KOBO Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206) 381-3000
Art Sale to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan
Saturday, March 26, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, March 27, 12pm - 5 pm
A number of Seattle artists with connections to Japan had the same idea at the same time. What can we do to aid recovery efforts from the devastation from last week's earthquake and tsunami? The greatest asset we have to contribute is our work, and with your help, we can convert that artwork into the most versatile asset - money to support relief efforts.
All the artwork - paintings, drawings, calligraphy, sumi-e, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, prints, and more - has been donated. No commissions are being paid, and all the hard costs for the event have been donated.
This event is offered in the spirit of generosity and trust. Instead of purchasing the artwork, guests will have the opportunity to make a donation in the amount of that "price" directly to the Japanese Red Cross in exchange for the work. Donations can be made by only by credit card or check. (Some employers will match your donations, check your company policies on matching donations.) Everybody wins.
The Murakami Family (Higo Variety Store) will also match up to $10,000 in donations raised.
Participating artists (to date)
Juan Alonso
Toshi Asai
Peter Bagge
Jennifer Bennett
Diem Chau
CT Chew
Diane Culhane
Julia Freeman
Stephen Hazel
Etsuko Ichikawa
Elizabeth Jameson
Seiko Kobayashi
Anita Lehmann
Rick Mahaffey
Akiko Masker
Kevin C. McCarthy
Shino Mikami
Saya Moriyasu
Haruko Nishimura
Yuko Otoku
Reid Ozaki
Tommer Peterson
Kathleen Rabel
Ken Ray
Dorothy Rissman
Norie Sato
Tamae Satsu
Roger Shimomura
Katy Stone
George Tsutakawa (estate)
Akio Takamori
Mugi Takei
Maki Tamura
Mizue Trinidad
Junichi Tsuneoka
Patti Warashina
Junko Yamamoto
Ellen Ziegler
Updates on Additional Artists and Further Information
Thanks to our Community Sponsors (to date)
4Culture
Artists Trust
Kobo at Higo
Studio Stubborn Sideburn (Design and Illustration)
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Donors
pareumbrella
Studio Stubborn Sideburn (Design and Illustration)
Top Pot Donuts
Thank you
Sam Davidson/Davidson Galleries
Seattle Japan Relief
Washington State Arts Commission
Volunteers We are also in need of volunteers the days of the sale. Please contact Etsuko Ichikawa <etsuko@etsukoichikawa.com> if you would like to help.
Organizers
Binko Chiong-Bisbee
Etsuko Ichikawa
Elizabeth Jameson
Tommer Peterson
Junko Yamamoto
Apologies if you have received this multiple times. We are an all-volunteer group, and our lists may overlap.
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