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Living Waling Waling! is an interdisciplinary fashion show that brings together the life force energy of 20+ QTPOC artists in a free, all-ages celebration! Watch as models and dancers transform into Heidi Grace Acuña’s orchid vision – each garment crafted with upcycled materials, hand-painted details, and Filipino textiles, drawing inspiration from Filipino folklore, her Concha and Acuña family stories, and of course the one-and-only waling-waling orchid!
Join us for an afternoon of fashion, dance, music, and community. Arrive early to soak in the atmosphere, enjoy some delicious Filipino flavors by local experimental bakery Leftover Egg, shop exclusive merch, and catch our pre-show performances!
This HGA production is a heartfelt tribute to the waling-waling orchid, her unique beauty, and its symbol of growth and aspiration, in a time that needs a reminder of the goodness we are able to be and create in this world.
Artists:
Heidi Grace Acuña, Moonyeka, Gabriel Colón, LUNA GOD, Chong the Nomad, Zara Martina Lopez, Penty, Daniel-Day, Aries Silk, Amori, Athena, Blossom Drearie, Dansơn, Elizabeth Farmer, JJ Seabrook, Hippolyta Athame Toussaint, kai alviar horton, Mari Layson Roy, Succulentja Jaha, Tianna Mae Andresen, Michelle Mai Smith, Angelica René, Valeria NuneZ Leroux, Sabine Maclise, Ashley Wang, Edar De La Vega, Alex Lo Más, Rianna Pangelinan, V Babida
Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.
Join us as we introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on a newly revitalized Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year. Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.
