Name: UW Press Showcase: Shadows of a Fleeting World: Pictorial Photography of the Seattle Camera Club
Start: 2026-07-16T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-16T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Washington State History Museum

UW Press Showcase: Shadows of a Fleeting World: Pictorial Photography of the Seattle Camera Club

July 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

We the People Lecture Series

UW Press Showcase: Shadows of a Fleeting World: Pictorial Photography of the Seattle Camera Club
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Washington State History Museum
FREE

Join us on Third Thursday for a UW Press Showcase event featuring author David Martin. He will present his book Shadows of a Fleeting World: Pictorial Photography of the Seattle Camera Club.

The Seattle Camera Club, composed largely of Japanese immigrants, blended the pictorialist photography style with traditional Japanese aesthetics to create distinctive artistic images. At its peak, the club was among the most active and successful photography organizations in the United States.

Thanks to the extensive preservation of its work, we are able to explore and appreciate the depth, beauty, and cultural significance of this local artistic legacy.

David Martin is curator at the Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds.

Image: Black and white photographic print, soft focus image the loading a large amount of cut lumber onto a steamship from a barge on the Seattle waterfront, King County, Washington, Yukio Morinaga, photographer, undated, ca. 1923-1927. Another steamship and two men (dock workers?) are visible is in the background. Catalog ID: 1974.35.287

About the “We the People Lecture Series”

The “We the People Lecture Series” takes place on “Third Thursday” evenings when Washington State History Museum admission is free. The series invites everyone to explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and how that identity connects to the nation’s founding ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Each session will look at this idea from different perspectives, helping us see the many ways people understand and experience Washington’s story. The series will team up with local cultural groups, historical and heritage organizations, Tribal museums, and educators to encourage community participation and highlight the importance of sharing history. Programs will include a mix of talks, demonstrations, trivia, and performances that combine learning with fun, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

The “We the People Lecture Series” is a part of Washington State’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about how to get involved at: www.America250WA.org.

Details

Date:: July 16
Time:: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Category:: Workshops, Classes, and Lectures
Event Tags:: photography
Website:: https://bit.ly/uw-press-showcase

Organizer

: Washington State Historical Society
Email: communications@wshs.wa.gov
: View Organizer Website

Venue

: Washington State History Museum
: 1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402 United States + Google Map
Phone: 1253272974