Postponed: College to Host “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment” Ceremony May 14

5/14/26 Update: This event has been postponed. We will share the event reschedule details as soon as we have them.

Ceremony to Feature Speakers, Musicians, and More 

Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, May 14, 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: 2 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2026 
Who: Speakers: Artist Erin Shigaki; Bellevue College President David May; and Stan Shikuma with 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.