The Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards recognize Washington’s outstanding arts and cultural leaders, artists, culture bearers, and organizations. ArtsWA administers the awards on behalf of the Governor.
The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) is proud to announce the 2024 Governor’s Arts & Heritage honorees. Spanning seven award categories, including a new category for Tribal Arts & Culture, the honorees encompass carving, painting, hip-hop, woodturning, and children’s programming. This year, thanks to support from the Governor and the State Legislature, honorees will now receive one-time funding to support their work.
Arts Champion Award: Pearl Jam
The Arts Champion Award recognizes an individual or organization that has shown extraordinary commitment to the vitality of arts & heritage in Washington State.
Tribal Arts and Heritage Award: Philip H. Red Eagle
The Tribal Arts and Heritage Award recognizes any individual, organization, or group whose work has made significant contributions to the vitality, understanding or preservation of Tribal arts and culture in Washington State.
Organization Award: 206 Zulu
Organization Award: Look, Listen & Learn
The Organization Award recognizes an organization who has made significant contributions to Washington’s arts landscape or its cultural heritage. ArtsWA names 2 awardees for this category.
Community Impact Award: Inspire Washington
The Community Impact Award recognizes an individual, organization, or group that has dedicated significant time and effort to positively impact the creative economy, the arts, or cultural heritage in their local community.
Educator Award: Danh T. Pham
The Educator Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding instruction in creative practice or cultural heritage.
Young Leader Award: Dennis Robinson Jr.
The Young Leader Award recognizes an individual between the ages of 18 and 35 who has shown outstanding impact through artistic practice or cultural heritage activities.
Legacy Award: Consuelo Soto Murphy
The Legacy Award recognizes an individual who has shown outstanding impact through creative practice or cultural preservation for at least 20 years.
Individual Award: John Furniss
Individual Award: Joe Feddersen
The Individual Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to Washington’s arts landscape or its cultural heritage. ArtsWA names 2 awardees for this category.
The panel for the 2024 Governor’s Arts & Heritage Awards comprised of ArtsWA commissioners and creative professionals from across the state:
The Governor’s Arts Awards, established in 1966, recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the arts and cultural development of Washington State.
The Governor’s Heritage Awards, established in 1989, honor outstanding individuals and organizations whose dedication to preserving and promoting traditions and cultural heritage are worthy of state recognition.
Questions?
Michael Wallenfels, Communications Manager | michael.wallenfels@arts.wa.gov | 360.252.9831
Kalei Matsui, Arts in Education Program Coordinator for technical support | kalei.matsui@arts.wa.gov
