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Governor Jay Inslee’s official portrait by Grace Athena Flott unveiled at State Arts event
Summary
Seattle artist Grace Athena Flott’s official portrait of Governor Jay Inslee was unveiled by the State Arts Commission; Flott discussed representation and process, and the governor named her Washingtonian of the Day and linked the work to his climate goals.
The State Arts Commission on Feb. 21, 2026, unveiled the official portrait of Governor Jay Inslee, a ceremonial painting by Seattle-based artist Grace Athena Flott that the commission and the governor’s office selected for display in the governor’s portrait suite.
Karen Hennen, director of the State Arts Commission, opened the event and said the portrait ‘‘is a significant addition to our state's cultural heritage’’ and that the commission worked with the governor’s office and ArtsWA on the selection. Hennen introduced staff who supported the project, including…
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