Public Art of Arlington

 

 

“Split Passage” sculpture by Karla Matzke, 172nd roundabout, Coming 2023

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Farm photos on bus stops, by Kevin Krieg, Kent Prairie neighborhood, Coming 2023

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Bird Bench, design by Monica Bretherton and Newell Corporation, for 173rd Street, Install 2023

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Airplane Bench #2, fabricated by Newell Corporation, located on the Airport Trail 2022

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Holiday Art Banners, by Monica Schriver, 2022

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Raven chainsaw carving, by Jacob Lucas, located on Centennial Trail by Division Street, 2022

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Mosaic glass in the Peace Plaza wall, by Seattle Mosaic Artists, located on Centennial Trail, 2022

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Orca Fence Art, by Erika Bruss and Friends, 2022

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“Wonderland” bench, by Lance Carleton, located at senior center bus stop, 2022

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Additions to the Skatepark murals, by Josh Robinson & Friends, 2022

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Garden Mural at the Cemetery, by Shiela Arnold, 2022

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Mural of the Stillaguamish River by Andy Eccleshall, Olympic Ave. Minifie Plaza, 2022

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Haller Park neighborhood interpretive sign, 2022

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Interpretive art map for Centennial Trail 2022

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Designs for banners for 173rd Street by Pilar Dowell 2022

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Mini Art Exchange Gallery, by Mason Diemer, on the Centennial Trail, 2021

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“Ball of Fun” by Lin McJunkin and Milo White, at Quake Park, 2021

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Holiday Banners by Vicki Johnson, 2021

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“Wings” photo op, by Lori Angdahl, 2021

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Peace Plaza Obelisk Glass, by Gerry Newcomb, 2021

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Dragon metal art by Mike Nordine, Innovation Center, 2021

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“Dancing Bears” metal art by Monica Bretherton, 2021

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Airplane Bench, design by Sarah Arney and Newell Corporation, at Airport Blvd. 2021

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“Leaping Bunnies” by Sarah Arney at Division Street, 2021, Public Art Fund

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Tractor at Kent Prairie Roundabout, 2020, Public Art Fund

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“AeroVane” sculpture by Wayne Kangas, at Airport Office, 2021, Public Art Fund and Airport

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“Rock Cradled” sculpture, by Dan Freeman, 2021, Centennial Trail at 4th Street, Public Art Fund

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“Going with the Flow” sculpture by Verena Schwippert, 2020, Airport Blvd. Trail, Public Art Fund

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Coastal Community Bank, historical mural, by Harry Engstrom, 2020, Olympic Ave.

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“Eagles Come Home” by Caroline Sumpter, 2020 at Gleneagle 67th Ave Entrance, Public Art Fund and Gleneagle Funding

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Skatepark Mural, by Josh Robinson and friends, 2020, Public Art Fund

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Library Shed Mural by Erika Bruss, and wood Owl by Jacob Lucas, 2020, by Friends of the Library

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Community Garden Gate, by Caroline Sumpter, 2020, Public Art Fund

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Community Garden Mural by Debi Tucker, 2019, City of Arlington

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Bench Painting, by Vicki Johnson, Sarah Arney, Monica Bretherton, 2018-2019

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Bee and Rose Fence Art
By Erika Bruss and youth at Centennial Trail, 2019

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"Pause" granite bench
By Verena Schwippert on Arlington Valley Road, 2019

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"Ottoman" granite bench
By Verena Schwippert on Arlington Valley Road, 2019

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"The Silent Hunter" cougar bench
By Jacob Lucas, at Olympic Avenue and 2nd Street, 2019

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"Steelies" metal fish at 67th Avenue medians
By Monica Bretherton, Erika Bruss, Mike Nordine and Tim Johnson, 2019

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Haiku Rock #2 at Terrace Park, 2018

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"Rip Rap" metal and stone sculpture
By Reg Akright, dedicated to George Boulton at City Hall, 2018

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Duck Dash, mural reprint, by Jack Gunter,
at Haller Park, 2018

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The Depot Barn Quilt
City of Arlington, 2018

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Mini Electric City at Legion Park
by Janet Myer and Don Morley, 2018

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Cows Return to Jensen Park
Plywood Cows by AAC members 2017

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Owl "Kaleidoscope" mural by Erika Bruss
Terrace Park restroom 2017

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Owl Silhouettes mural by Kristina Yantis and Erika Bruss 
Terrace Park Shelter 2017

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Quilt Blocks Mural 
Led by Sarah Lopez, painted by Shiela Arnold, Jean Olson Marilyn

Oertle, Sarah Arney
Location: Merchant's parking lot, 2017

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Terrace Park Stage Mural Refurbish
By Sarah Arney and Vicki Johnson 2017

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Owl Fence Art by Erika Bruss and students
Centennial Trail by Arlington Police Station 2017

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Granite Frog by George Pratt
Location: Haller Park 2017 "Sir Hops A Lot"

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Centennial Trail Mile Markers by Renee O'Connor 2017

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Haiku Rock, poem by Jean Olson
Location: Terrace Park 2017

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Going to Ride, mural, image by Janet Myer, painted by AAC members
Location: Haller Park/Centennial Trail bridge pillar, 2016

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The Bell, by Steve Bryant
Structure by Sarah Lopez
Location: Centennial Trail/Lebanon Park 2016

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Dairy Queens, by Harry Engstrom
Location: Co-Op near First Street and Olympic Avenue 2016

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Salmon Pole by Mike Nordine
Location: Kent Prairie Trail off of 204th Street 2016

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Embraced by Love, donated by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Centennial Trail/Legion Park 2016

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"Osprey" by Dan Brown
Location: Centennial Trail Bridge at Haller Park
2015

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"Kent Baker Memorial Bench" by Lance Carelton
Location: Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Avenue
Date: 2015

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"Transporting through Arlington" mural by teens with adult mentors
Location: Arlington Muffler, at Centennial Trail and 4th Street
Date: 2015

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Haiku Poetry in 67th Avenue Plaza
2014

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"Reclaiming Futures" mural by teens with adult mentors
Location: West Avenue at Burke Street.
Date: 2014

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"Rooted Embrace" 15 foot metal tree sculpture by Debbi Rhodes
Location: Centennial Trail at 4th Street
Date: 2014
Donated by Arlington Arts Council

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Bird Mosaics by Renee O'Connor in the retaining wall on 67th Avenue, Centennial Trail.
Date: 2014
City of Arlington, as part of 67th Avenue project.

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"Sound Garden" Interactive musical instruments located just south of Legion Park on the Centennial Trail. Installed 2012-2013. Funded by the community and the Arlington Arts Council.

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Art Banners around town, community art project 2006-2007 and again in 2011.  Reprints made in 2014 for 67th Avenue

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"Bronze Eagle" by Bill Matheson
Location: City Council Chambers entrance
Date: 2011
Arlington Arts Council

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"Waterline" Etched, polished boulders by Verena Schwippert
Location: Lebanon Park
Date: 2011
Arlington Arts Council

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"Flat Tire" Bicycle Sculpture by Lance Carleton
Location: Legion Park/Centennial Trail
Date: 2009
Arlington Arts Council

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"The Labyrinth" designed by Sarah Lopez
Location: Lebanon Park
Date: 2008

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"Streamlife of the Stillaguamish River" Mural painted by Harry Engstrom
Location: Olympic Hill
Date: 2008

Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington

"Norwegian Story Pole" Sculpture by Steve Jensen
Location: Retired sculpture
Date dedicated: 2008

City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council

“Center of the Universe” sculpture by Kirk McLean
Location: Plaza at City hall
City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council
Date: 2007

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"The Raven and the Sun" sculpture by James Madison
Location: Centennial Trail
Date: 2008
City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council

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“Grandfather” sculpture by James Madison
Location: Centennial Trail
Date: 2007
City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council

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“Council of Salmon” Clay Salmon by Marguerite Goff
Location: City Hall south side of building
Date: 2007
Paid for by: Arlington Arts Council and the City of Arlington

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Mural at Kid’s Kloset by Carey Waterworth, Monica Yantis and other members of the AAC
Location: A Building, old Arlington High School
Date: 2005
Donated by Arlington Arts Council

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Sculpture “Dedicated to the Beauty of Earth” by Verena Schwippert
Location: Centennial Trail near Fourth Street
Date: 2005
Donated by Virginia Hatch in honor of Jim Hatch

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“Overhead/Underfoot” artwork by Kathryn Glowen
4 pieces: Bleeding Heart, Salmonberry, Staghorn Sumac and Columbine
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Date: 2005
Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington

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Glastar Mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Arlington Municipal Airport
Date: 2005
Paid for by City of Arlington Airport

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“Stilly Valley Victorian” farm scene mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Back of Bowling Alley facing Centennial Trail
Date: 2004
Paid for by City of Arlington PARC

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“Salmon Spawning Pool” fish bench by Verena Schwippert
Location: Centennial trail near Burke Street
Date: 2004
Paid for by Arlington Centennial/City of Arlington

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“Dairy Queens” cow mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Co-op on Olympic Avenue near 1st Street
Original "Three Beauties" Mural in a Day at Arlington Art Fair 2004 was retired in 2016, replaced with this replica.
Paid for by City of Arlington

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"Seven-foot Wingspan” painting by Verena Schwippert
Location: Arlington High School Library
Date: 2004
Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council

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“Tribute to Arlington Firefighters” collage by Arlene Swartz
Location: Arlington Fire Department
Date: 2003
Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council

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Community Garden Mural by Tina Wilson
Location: garden shed in the Community Garden across from Arlington Library
Date: 2003
Donated by the Arlington Garden Club

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Plane Mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Arlington Municipal Airport
Date: 2003
Paid for by City of Arlington Airport

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“The Run of Number One” train mural painted by Harry Engstrom's Stillaguamish Valley School Mural Class. Designed by Sher Willoughby
Location: Back of store on 4th Street facing Centennial Trail
Date: 2003
Paid for by the Stillaguamish Valley School

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“Westside” plants and animals mural by Harry Engstrom
Location: Olympic Hill wall
Date: Centennial project 2003
Paid for by the City of Arlington

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Centennial Fountain by Charles Bigger for Washington’s Centennial
Location: Centennial Park, Division St
Date: 1989
Paid for by the City of Arlington