[iDiversity] LAST WEEK to View "Women and Violence" Exhibition!

[Joann Natalia G. Aquino]

*** LAST WEEK TO VIEW "Women and Violence" EXHIBITION! ***

"Women and Violence"

Closing September 22, 2005

Wing Luke Asian Museum, Gallery of Contemporary Arts and Issues


Women and Violence, a courageous exhibition at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, is an extraordinary view on the issue of violence toward women, particularly women in the Asian Pacific American community. Addressing historical and root causes, types of violence and abuse, and community response and action, this exhibition was created to present the issues objectively and provide a space for dialogue and feedback.

Exhibition topics includes: History of Violence Against Women; Types of Violence on Women including Women as Sex Objects, Sexual Abuse, Exoticism and Servanthood, Stereotypes on Asian Women, Economic & Workplace Inequalities, Women and War, Domestic Violence, and Trafficking; and Community Responses on the Issue. An area for resource materials is also available.    This exhibit is part of the New Dialogues Initiative series.

Prime Sponsors: Amgen Foundation, The Ford Foundation, One Family Foundation, Verizon Wireless. Community Partners: Asian and Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center, Gabriela Network-Seattle Chapter.

Info:  Joann Natalia Aquino, Public Relations Manager, at jaquino at wingluke.org or (206) 623-5124 ext. 106, or visit www.wingluke.org.

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Joann Natalia Aquino
Public Relations Manager
Wing Luke Asian Museum
407-7th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
phone: 206.623.5124 ext. 106   |   fax: 206.652.4963
www.wingluke.org
e-mail: jaquino at wingluke.org
joannnatalia_aquino at publicist.com   |  missaquino at publicist.com

About the Wing Luke Asian Museum:
The Wing Luke Asian Museum is located in the heart of Seattle's historic Chinatown/ International District at 407-7th Avenue South.  Founded in 1966, the Museum has a regional and national significance, and celebrates its namesake of the first Asian American elected to public office in the Pacific Northwest, Wing Luke.  The Wing Luke Asian Museum- an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the 1995 recipient of the National Award for Museum Service, and the 2004 recipient of the City of Seattle Distinguished Human Rights Award- is dedicated to engaging the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans.

A museum like no other- The Wing Luke Asian Museum in Seattle, Washington is the only pan-Asian Pacific American museum in the country.  It is nationally recognized for its award-winning exhibitions and community-based model of exhibition and program development.  The Museum has embarked upon a remarkable journey to transform a building and a community by raising $23 million to rehabilitate the Kong Yick Building as its new permanent home in Seattle's multicultural Chinatown/ International District.

To learn more about current exhibitions and exciting programs and events at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, please visit www.wingluke.org.


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Joann Natalia G. Aquino
Graduate Student, Department of Communication
University of Washington
E-mail: jnaquino at u.washington.edu, herstory at joannnataliaaquino.com


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