College to Host ‘Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment’ Ceremony June 11 

Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The ceremony, titled “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment,” seeks to honor the work of Seattle artist and activist Erin Shigaki while committing to learning from past injustices and mistakes made throughout history. The mural depicts two Japanese American children on the day they are being forced into a World War II American incarceration camp. The permanent piece will also include historical information on the impact WWII and Japanese incarceration had on Japanese immigrants in the Pacific Northwest. 

Ceremony Details: 

What: Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment 
When: 1 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2026 
Who: Speakers: Artist Erin Shigaki; Bellevue College President David May; and Stan Shikuma with the Japanese American Citizens League and Tsuru for Solidarity. 
Where: Fountain Courtyard (near C and D Buildings); 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007-6406. View campus map. 
Parking: Lot 14 is available for visitor parking, with Lot 13 available for overflow. View parking lot map.