Auburn: Community & Event Center Gallery Eric Kirby Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-3043 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2024 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Eric Kirby at the Community Center Gallery, on view July 2 - September 12, 2024. "I never stopped playing with toys. I was always curious how they seemed to move on their own and how they ended up in the most random locations. I would create elaborate stories to explain their journeys. This faded as I got older, but the urge to tell these stories returned when I had kids of my own. The stories became more elaborate, the imagery became more deliberate and the mythology deeper. I love the juxtaposition of the toys interacting with the real world, creating a narrative of their own. Each photo creates a link to the magic around us and lets the viewer tap into those lost stories we cherished in our youth." -Eric Kirby [A wall with pictures on it Description automatically generated with low confidence] Photography by Eric Kirby Community Center Gallery 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Arts Coordinator at ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.