May 27 – October 1, 2011
Opening night: Friday, May 27, 7-9pm
The Japanese Canadian National Museum, Second Floor
“Pow! the art of the festival is a journey through the poster art that advertises and celebrates the Powell Street Festival. Through this exhibit, we celebrate thirty-five years of Festival creativity, prosperity and community spirit. Like the Festival itself, the posters have matured – from scrappy upstarts to polished creations. Many posters designers have gone on to become important artists in the community including Tamio Wakayama, Kaori Kasai, Lotus Miyashita, Lynda Nakashima and Kathy Shimizu.” - JCNM
Public Programs
Film Presentations:
Admission by donation
“Minoru: Memory of Exile” June 2, 7pm.
“Shirley Omatsu” Ohanashi – The Story of Our Elders, August 4, 7pm.
Powell Street walking tours:
Thursday, June 23, 2pm
Saturday, August 27, 10am
Friday, September 16, 2pm
Walking tour fee is $10 and reservations can be made by calling 604.777.7000
Share your memories at the Powell Street Reunion – June 17, 12-2pm
Free tea & coffee. Pre-order a Japanese lunch box by June 14 for $10.
Museum hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 5pm
First Thursday open until 9pm
Admission by donation
Supported by: BC Arts Council, Vancouver 125, The Vancouver Foundation, Powell Street Festival Society
