Aki Sogabe cards on sale now!

Many of you will remember the public artwork project, “Japanese-American Farmer at the Pike Place Market,” which was dedicated in 1999 on the Day of Remembrance, February 19. This art piece recognized the significant efforts of the Japanese American farmers in the development of the market prior to World War II.

The Seattle Chapter has printed commemorative reproductions of the mural for a chapter fundraising drive. The sets include five note-card sized, full color prints of the 35-foot long ceramic mural created by Aki Sogabe. Envelopes are included. The set costs $10, plus $2.50 for mailing and handling. Framed sets are from $50 to $60. These card sets will make beautiful gifts as they are timeless, all occasion remembrance cards for celebrating special occasions. I am certain that you and your friends and family will enjoy these cards!

You can place your order by e-mailing us at jaclseattle@yahoo.com or by calling our Seattle JACL office at (206) 622-4098 and leave a message or write to us at the address below:

Seattle Chapter JACL
PO Box 18558
Seattle, WA 98118-0558

The mural was commisioned by the Seattle JACL and funded partially with a grant from the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund. In addition, a consortium of organizations and individuals, Pike Place Market Public Development Authority, Wing Luke Asian Museum, and the White River, Lake Washington and Puyallup JACL chapters also contributed to the mural.