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Visit to Washington, D.C.
In April, 2023, members of the Billy Frank Jr. Committee, ArtsWA, and the Nisqually Indian Tribe traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit Statuary Hall and consult with Michele Cohen, Curator for the Architect of the Capitol.
Visit to Haiying’s studio
In June, 2023, members of the Billy Frank Jr. Committee, ArtsWA, and the Nisqually Indian Tribe visited artist Haiying Wu at his home studio to see the statue’s small-scale model.
Statue development
To design the statue, Haiying Wu first produces a sketch, followed by a series of small-scale models. Explore images of Haiying’s design process below and explore more on the timeline.
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🎉Billy Frank Jr. statue maquette unveiled
From left to right: Representative Chris Stearns (D-Auburn 47th), Nisqually Vice Chair Antonette Squally, Puyallup Tribal member and treaty rights activist Nancy Shippentower, and Nisqually Chairman Willie Frank III stand…
📣 Request for Proposals: Media for Billy Frank Jr. Statue Project
The Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) invite qualified and experienced firms to submit proposals for filming and video editing services for the Billy Frank Jr. Statue Project.
Artist Haiying Wu selected to design a Billy Frank Jr. statue for National Statuary Hall
The Billy Frank Jr. National Statuary Hall Selection Committee selected Issaquah artist Haiying Wu to design a statue of Billy Frank Jr. for the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.…