---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Ramirez, Andrea* <Andrea.Ramirez@seattle.gov> Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018 Subject: [UWMOSAIC] Seeking art speaking to race, racism, and/or resistance to racism in the Pacific Northwest To: "uwmosaic@u.washington.edu" <uwmosaic@u.washington.edu> Hello All, The City of Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) is hosting a City Summit with the focus of exploring the history of RSJI within the City of Seattle; offer a framework for healing from our internalized racial oppression, and the healing power of art from the cultural trauma of racism. The RSJI Summit will bring together city departments, community artists, educators, youth, organizers, friends, and family in the spirit of collective organization and healing. They* are seeking art that will elevate the summit space by speaking to race, racism, and/or resistance to racism in the Pacific Northwest. *This call is open to all artists in the King County and surrounding areas. Artists of color, including Black, Indigenous, LatinX, and API artists are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see attachment for additional information. Best, Andrea Andrea Ramirez, Ed.D. Equity Training and Leadership Development Advisor City of Seattle, Department of Human Resources O: 206-684-5830 | andrea.ramirez@seattle pronouns: she/her