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In 2021, Governor Inslee signed into law House Bill 1372, which states that the Marcus Whitman statue in the National Statuary Hall collection be replaced with a statue of Billy Frank Jr.
Opportunity for an artist or artist team to incorporate artwork into the new Irving R. Newhouse Building on the Capitol Campus in Olympia, WA.
AIPP is looking for an arts administrator to provide coordination and administrative support to the program and team managers to commission, purchase, and manage public art.
As vaccinations go up, COVID-19 rates drop, and students return to school, we are starting to celebrate new additions to the State Art Collection in person.
At its August 2021 meeting, the ArtsWA board unanimously approved 476 artists and artist teams for the 2021 Public Artist Roster. Nearly half of the accepted artists were first-time applicants, and many are experienced studio artists new to public art. Washington artists hail from rural and urban locations in 22 counties statewide. Nearly half of the accepted artists were first-time applicants, and many are experienced studio artists new to public art. Washington artists hail from rural and urban locations in 22 counties statewide.
Native artist and teacher Marvin Oliver created “Big Bird” in 1979 for Yelm High School (YHS). A student of Yakama heritage brought the artwork to the school’s attention. She asked the YHS Principal if the artwork could be restored.
The Art in Public Places program (AIPP) is working to make the 2021-2025 Public Artist Roster our most inclusive and equitable ever. Applications for the Roster will be accepted starting May 10.
