INSIDE OUT: Love where you live • I Heart Yakima

Over 167 proud Yakima residents came to I Heart Yakima’s INSIDE OUT photoshoots this summer to declare that they love where they live. These Yakima-loving residents had their photos taken by Sally Tonkin, and their black and white portraits were printed on paper and installed, larger than life, on the side of the Ron’s Coin & Book building in downtown Yakima in September 2017. More than two dozen local volunteers helped with installation on two very warm days – a testament to community teamwork.

The INSIDE OUT: Love Where You Live project celebrates the people of Yakima. Those who live here, doing the daily work of caring for their families, neighbors, and the greater community, are the people who create a positive future for Yakima. INSIDE OUT is a global art project designed for people to share their stories and transform messages of personal identity into works of public art. There are 260,000 people – and counting – who are part of INSIDE OUT across the world.

America Murillo

Lindsay BrownWHY I HEART YAKIMA: To me, Yakima is a mecca of life and activity during the warmer months with sunshine days and a place to connect. During the winter months, it become our place of hibernation, that comforts us and keeps us. I enjoy seeing Yakima develop into a place where I can experience and develop relationships, participate in community activity, and take pride in my neighbors.

WHY INSIDE OUT: I would love to be a part of a movement to help increase opinions of our area. SO many talk of moving away, but secretly don't understand what calls them to the Yakima Valley. It is this misunderstanding that needs addressing.

LIVED IN YAKIMA: Grew up here since the age of 2.

Gigi MorrierWHY I HEART YAKIMA: I love the outdoors, taking urban walks and being downtown and the cool architecture.

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 7 1/2 years

Brian TeegardenWHY I HEART YAKIMA: I was born at what is now Virginia Mason Memorial and grew up on a hay and Angus cattle ranch. I attended YVC and a broadcast school in Seattle. I was lucky enough to land a job at KIT radio and stayed nearly 38 years. Why did I stay so long? This is home and I've never wanted to be any place else.

WHY INSIDE OUT: Just think it would be fun and to let my children know that they live in a pretty great place!

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 38 years

Desiree Loye

Brooke Neufeld

Rick MainWHY I HEART YAKIMA: Attended WSU, loved the seasons, landscape, and people, so I stayed. Stayed to teach in Selah, 35 years and going.

WHY INSIDE OUT: I am a quiet person, but don't underestimate me. I know more than I say, think more than I speak and observe more than you know.

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 40 years

Bellabrilla Garcia

Joe Morrier

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Thank You

We are grateful for the city-wide support and enthusiasm for this project, without it—and you — INSIDE OUT Yakima wouldn’t have been possible. A big thank you also to our sponsors. Our city is filled with tremendous local talent, we are so happy to have their support.

Inside Out Yakima is – by its very nature – a temporary installation. If you’d like to keep your image forever, photographer Sally Tonkin will give you the digital file. And, you’ll live on forever right here. Thanks Yakima!

—The Team at I Heart Yakima

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