Gov. Jay Inslee appointed three new commissioners to the State Art Commission responsible for public works of art like this one in the Olympic Sculpture Park. | Stock Photo
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed three new commissioners to the State Art Commission responsible for public works of art like this one in the Olympic Sculpture Park. | Stock Photo
Gov. Jay Inslee filled three expected vacancies on the Washington State Art's Commission recently.
Arts veterans Kelvin Frank, Jasmine Mahmoud and Catherine Nueva España will start their terms as commissioners in 2023 helping to support Wash.’s creative economy according to a press release from the governor's office.
"These three Washingtonians have proven track records of dedication to preserving arts and culture in the state and nurturing diverse artistic voices, helping them to flourish," Inslee said in a press release from his office. "I have no doubt their experiences will add tremendous value to the Commission, and I look forward to working with them to continue supporting Washington's artistic community."
Frank belongs to the Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana and has spent most of his career working to protect and honor American Indian art and culture. As an assistant professor and mentor in Seattle, Mahmoud’s concentration lies in the relationship between racial equity and cultural policy in the Pacific Northwest arts sector. Executive Director of Seattle’s Velocity Dance Center España has served the arts in various capacities including facilitator for the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, and spent time creating access to arts through nonprofits.
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