119 1/2 Capitol Way N, Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural
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EVENT HOURS
FRI: 5-9PM
SAT: 12-6PM
Visualizing Palestine & American Friends Service Committee: Why We Record: Defying Erasure & Fragmentation in Palestine collaborative exhibit
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project original artwork
Community Art all-ages activity
Hosted by The Rachel Corrie Foundation
Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation at the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural and reflect on the global history of the art on the leaves with lights, music and poetry. Bring the whole family and your creative thinking.
On Friday evening the mural lights up after dark, with DJs Capt. Tripps, Treez and Hazel Zen. Upstairs, the Art Forces gallery shows work by Palestinian artists.
On Saturday at 2 p.m., together we will recognize a newly made mural leaf that honors the life and work of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. Write and share your poetry, or read through the eyes of featured Palestinian poets, and hear a reading of Rachel Corrie's writing. Witness the debut display of "Doves for Gaza", a local community art effort of 150+ led by local Palestinians mourning with painted doves and the names of children in Gaza. DJs Greilark, Onyx Ocean and Hazel Zen play through the afternoon.
The lot is step-free; the gallery upstairs is reached by stairs.
No cover and no age requirement.free and open to all ages on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the base of the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural, sidewalk level, no stairs, & tables from partner organizations.
Why We Record: Defying Erasure and Fragmentation in Palestine: Outdoor exhibition of visuals, photographs, and story excerpts
Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project: contributions of new original artwork to the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project by artists in Rafah, Gaza, and the local community.
Community art activity : printed mural-leaf templates for visitors of all ages to respond on;
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