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 GRANTS AT WORK: A REPORT ON River of Memory River of Memory features sixty-two photographs of the unobstructed Columbia flowing from its source in the mountains of Canada to the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A special sound track composed by Emmy Award winning musician Lynette Westendorf establishes a mood of reflection and quietude. Rich in humanities content as well as artistry, the exhibit and accompanying book include contributions of twenty-three Pacific Northwest writers and poets representing both the US and Canada. Many of these writers were given a photograph from the exhibit and asked to create a poem that could help the viewer see more deeply into these extraordinary river places. William Layman, guest curator of the exhibit and author of the accompanying book of the same name, reflected on the development the exhibit: "Gathering the photographs was like restringing a beautiful necklace whose beads became separated from the original strand when hydro projects transformed the river into a working river. Over time, the images documenting the older river channel found their way into the recesses of private collections, libraries, museums and archives throughout the US and Canada. The museum was especially interested in locating those views that depicted the less well-known places along the river. Placing each one of these alongside other photographs taken up and down the river establishes a new appreciation of the whole river, connecting tributaries, mountains and histories to water, earth and sky." While the photographs are all in black and white, the museum visitor’s first impression upon entering the exhibit is a surprise of bright color. Over 150 life size, scientifically accurate, silk paintings of the Columbia’s native fish are suspended from the ceiling, leading the viewer upriver. Poems hung from banners establish a contemplative tone, helping visitors consider their own responses to the river now lost from view. A writing table encourages people to record their own memories of a time spent along the river. A wide array of programming brings added dimension to the exhibit. Lectures covering the history of the Columbia, issues and challenges facing the present-day river and what the river means to people spiritually are complimented by river boat trips, wild flower walks, geology field trips, storytelling and children’s theatre.  River of Memory: the Everlasting Columbia runs until December 31 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Open Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Call (509) 664-3340 for details. For details on the lecture and events program accompanying the River of Memory exhibit, please see the River of Memory website.  The book River of Memory, published by Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center in association with University of Washington Press & University of British Columbia Press is available through the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center at (509) 664-3340 (Tue-Fri). |
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