'Virtual' Auburn Arts: August 5 - 12

Title: "Tobu Bo"
Artist: Tom Askman and Lea Anne Lake
Medium: Steel, copper, aluminum

Inspired by the nearby watershed to downtown Auburn, Spokane artists Tom Askman and Lea Anne Lake created five dragonfly sculptures that are scattered along W Main Street between the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific Railroads. In honor of the Japanese Americans from the Auburn Valley who were interned during World War II, Askman and Lake named the artwork, "Tobu Bo," the Japanese phrase used for dragonfly, which literally translates, "flying pole."

For more like this, visit the City of Auburn's public art collection website.

The City of Auburn Virtual Galleries is now pleased to feature the artwork of Leah Hugon, selected for and now on display at the City Hall Gallery. Hugon creates mixed media work with images of people from her community with the intention of implying themes of shared human experience while exploring individuals in meaningful ways. Her mixed media artmaking “combines traditional painting, drawing, embroidery, and etching, with industrial materials, digital media and 3D printing.” The artist blends old and new techniques in hopes that her work might “build bridges between fine art and contemporary culture, while encouraging self-awareness and community connection.”

For more information about the artist, please visit their website.

For more information about the City of Auburn Galleries, visit our website.

ARTS EDUCATION

• How to Make Aquafaba (A Taste-Safe Sensory Play Material for Kids) - Learn how to make “aquafaba” which is a fluffy, fun sensory play material for kids. This is a great taste safe option for babies and toddlers!
• Recycled Glass Jar Pineapples – This fun summery craft activity makes cute pineapples out of glass jars, paint, and paper. An easy and fun activity for the whole family and makes great décor or unique vessels for small gifts!
• Landscape Collage – Follow along this great video, created by the Tacoma Art Museum’s educators, to learn how to make your own landscape paper collage.

For more awesome art activity ideas like these, please visit Auburn's Virtual Recreation page

Summer is officially upon us and we've got  some great new content on Auburn's Parks, Arts & Recreation's Virtual Recreation page. A list of opportunities, ideas and programs to help you stay active and engaged. We have both indoor and outdoor options listed. Included below are some of the featured activities for the week. We hope you join us!

For a full list of activities, visit: auburnwa.gov/VirtualRec. We invite you to follow us on the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Facebook for more great fun and interactive programs and activities.