Community Arts Partner

Participant Details

Community Arts Partner Name
Wing Luke Museum
Partner Type
1
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Organizational Statement
The Wing Luke Museum is the nation’s only museum dedicated to the pan-Asian Pacific American community and is located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The Wing’s mission is to connect everyone to the rich history, dynamic cultures, and art of Asian Pacific Americans through vivid storytelling and inspiring experiences to advance racial and social equity. The Wing Luke Museum offers several youth programs throughout the year. YouthCAN is an arts and leadership program for high school age students (14-19 years old). TeensWay serves middle school youth (10-14 years old) and explores Asian Pacific American art, culture, heritage, and community. Summer Camp serves youth 6-12 years old and includes virtual field-trips, counselor led games and arts and crafts projects. 

Contact Information

First Name
Blake
Last Name
Nakatsu
Address
719 S. King Street
Address 2
City
Seattle
State
Washington
Zip
98104
Phone

Grade Levels Preferred

Grade Levels Preferred
K-2, 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th

Artistic Disciplines

Discipline
1, 5, 6
Type
YouthCAN is a free, after-school, high school arts program designed to provide students with exposure to arts professions, increase their knowledge and familiarity with the Chinatown-International District, and to connect with the museum, its mission, and its programs. TeensWay serves middle school youth (10 – 14 years old) and explores Asian Pacific American art, culture, heritage, and community. Art techniques, creative practice and different mediums are shared by Teaching Artists and facilitated by The Wing’s staff. Summer Camp serves youth 6-12 years old and includes virtual field-trips, counselor led games and arts and crafts projects.

Experience

Previous School Partnerships
Previous school partnerships include, but are not limited to: Seattle Girl's School, Summit Sierra, Highline School District, Seattle Public Schools.
Other Trainings or Certifications
Sample Lesson Description: Student / Classroom Residencies
Sample Workshop Description: Teacher Professional Development

Areas of Experience and Expertise

Approved Professional Development Provider
1
Approved Classroom Residency Provider
Yes

Lesson Plan

Integrated Art
Cultural Art

Teaching Approach

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Special Skills and Areas of Expertise
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Fees

Fees
Teensway and YouthCAN are free for students to attend. Summercamp has a registration fee with discounts for Museum Members.

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YouthCAN Winter 21 on Zoom
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YouthCAN Winter 20 group photo at Wing Luke Museum's Community Hall.
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YouthCAN activity exploring movement and space activation.
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YouthCAN gathering for stories in Danny Woo Garden in the Chinatown-International District.
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YouthCAN students learning about cameras in Wing Luke Museum's Learning Studio.

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