Willie Frank III held a press conference on Thursday, November 13, at the Wa He Lut Indian School to announce the selection of Seattle-based Classic Foundry to complete the bronze statues of Billy Frank Jr. Both statues are set to be completed in May 2026. Scroll down to see photos of artist Haiying Wu working at the foundry and links to learn more.
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Resources:
- Press conference recording
- Press conference photos (credit: ArtsWA and Nisqually Indian Tribe)
- Press release
- Foundry photos (credit: ArtsWA)
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