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INSIDE OUT: Love where you live

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.

Alexandra LandinWHY I HEART YAKIMA: We get all four seasons we have the freshest vegetables, the most beautiful people here, and have a lot of Heart.

WHY INSIDE OUT: I love Yakima I was born and raised here. I love anything that has to do with making Yakima greater. Showing how beautiful the town is and the people in it as a faithful Yakima resident. It would be a dream come true and honor to participate in such a beautiful event regarding Yakima, my beautiful hometown. I wouldn't live any other place.

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 37 Years
Isabella StoneWHY I HEART YAKIMA: Because this is where my tribe is from.  

WHY INSIDE OUT: To share my smile with the world.  

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 1 year 
Tyler Johnson
Kim BrewerWHY I HEART YAKIMA: I love Yakima because it's not afraid to change. I believe in Yakima because it will continue to grow in diversity.

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 69 years 
Belinda Urbina Sliva
Rosa Maria Garcia MoctezumaWHY I HEART YAKIMA: For the job opportunities. I'm here because my family is here.  

WHY INSIDE OUT: To let the people know that all is possible.   

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 12 years 
Joe CatronWHY YAKIMA: There are so many beautiful aspects of our valley. Our one-of-a-kind agricultural landscape, our burgeoning art/music scene, our small town collaborative spirit, our mountains and rivers, and our dynamic blend of cultures all contribute to making Yakima a uniquely special place to live, work, and recreate. Having been raised here in a time when there was very little to do for young people, I, along with some of my best friends, made it a point to help bring some music and culture to our valley when we established ChinookFest; it has been an absolute pleasure to be involved with making our valley a more vibrant place for everyone. I was born here, my child was born here, and I will be laid to rest here. This valley is a huge part of my fabric, and I absolutely love this place!

WHY INSIDE OUT: I have been a big fan of the INSIDE OUT idea long before IHY proposed the idea for here. When it was first mentioned as a possibility, I thought that it would be a great way to promote the changing face of our valley. The fact that our demographic is constantly changing is threatening for some people, and I think this installation would do great things for bringing our city together. Being considered for a project that positively influences this community would be a great honor. Whether I am selected or not, I look forward to continued participation in IHY events and calling this beautiful place home!

LIVED IN YAKIMA: Born & Raised; left for college then came home!
Nicole KristekWHY I HEART YAKIMA: Everyone asks why I moved to Yakima from Seattle - its great to have everything so close, including hiking, floating the river, local wineries, hops and its taught me about local agriculture.

WHY INSIDE OUT: I love photography and I love photos that capture the positives in the world.     

LIVED IN YAKIMA: 5 years 
Joshua Murillo
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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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