Auburn: City Hall Gallery Anna Mia Davidson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023 Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor (253)-931-3043 arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> __________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present an exhibition of artwork by Anna Mia Davidson, titled American Muslim, at the City Hall Gallery, on view November 8 - January 31, 2024. "This portrait project about American Muslim women of the millennial/gen-z generation shot through a positive lens facilitates a deeper understanding to combat negative stereotypes. This photographic project intends to raise awareness, change the narrative, build cross cultural bridges and foster peaceful coexistence which is a universal issue across the globe. The portraits facilitate a deeper understanding of a community underrepresented and often left out of the artistic foreground. Through positive images and interview text pairings, this photographic project cultivates a deeper perspective about American Muslims. In her own words each woman photographed states how she would like to be seen and about her passion such as kickboxing, farming, neuroscience, music, skateboarding etc. Together, image and text create an important collection of portrait documentation of young American Muslim women." [Two women taking a selfie Description automatically generated] Sisters Alizay and Rabail | @ Anna Mia Davidson Auburn City Hall - 25 W Main Street, Auburn WA, 98002. "Thank you to the City of Auburn and the Auburn City Arts Commission for supporting this project. I commend the City of Auburn Arts Commission for seeing the value in supporting artists working to create social change. Representation and inclusion matter. A debt of gratitude to those who have supported this project and helped make this exhibition happen Hahnemühle, PCNW, 4Culture, Leica Camera, and all the inspiring women who graciously and courageously offered to be part of this project." Anna Mia Davidson is an American Jewish artist who feels a strong sense of moral responsibility to shed light on humanity and build bridges cross culturally. She believes in the power of images to influence, inspire, and impact the way we see the world around us. Her work is informed by the issues of our times with a commitment to social justice and environmental issues. Join us for the opening reception of American Muslim Wednesday, December 6th, 5:30-6:30PM at Auburn City Hall | 25 W Main Street, 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 Program Supervisor at 253-931-3043 or arts@auburnwa.gov<mailto:arts@auburnwa.gov> Aidyn Dervaes (she/they) City of Auburn Arts Assistant - Parks, Arts & Recreation adervaes@auburnwa.gov<mailto:adervaes@auburnwa.gov> - [cid:image004.png@01DA1250.9C64DB30] 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.