September 13, 2019 - Cultivating Social Justice Through the Arts

Published: Sept. 13, 2019, 4 p.m.

Seattle's Wing Luke Museum is nationally recognized for its work in creating dynamic, community-driven exhibitions and programs that explore the history, culture, and art of all Asian Pacific Islanders. The Museum is seen by many not as a collection of relics, but as a living institution, connected to and sustained by the personal stories, memories, artifacts, and art of the immigrant community. Much of this is due to the work of Ron Chew, a Seattle native and the son of Chinese immigrants, who served as the Museum\'s third Executive Director. Now Chew is at the helm of Chew Communications, which specializes in helping cultural organizations to collect stories and oral histories that contribute to a more tolerant and just world. Ron Chew speaks to the City Club about his work in cultivating social justice through the arts.