items tagged with art
July 30, 2011
In the lead one block after the start of the 2011 Art Dash in Anacortes is this group of runners moving up “Q” Avenue toward City Hall. This photo was taken from the cupola of the Majestic Inn and Spa … Continue reading →
Tags: art, DASH
July 28, 2011
Extending a greeting to folks on Commercial Avenue in Anacortes is this interesting trio of figures, part of the city’s public art display. This piece is located at the corner of 32nd and Commercial Avenue. Look for numerous other pieces … Continue reading →
Tags: art, Commercial, greeting
September 8, 2010
Any visit to Mt. Erie provides opportunity to see this striking art piece by Guemes sculptor Philip McCracken. According to the Museum of Northwest Art in LaConner McCracken, a third generation member of a Skagit Valley family, was born in … Continue reading →
Tags: art, mccracken, sculptor
May 10, 2010
This is a closeup of the top of one of the city’s colorful Commercial Avenue banners, a sure sign that the summer season is on its way. There are “banner catalogues” from which to shop, but the Anacortes Chamber of … Continue reading →
Tags: Anacortes, art, banners
September 5, 2009
This art piece would be a great fit for a home in the Land of Oz. The circular piece of glass is a macro of an piece of outdoor art on display at the corner of Commercial Avenue and 32nd … Continue reading →
Tags: art, emerald
September 2, 2009
A recent addition to the public art collection displayed in Anacortes was this polished piece near the entry to Windermere Realty on Commercial Avenue. “Old Growth” was created by Micajah Bienvenu. For details, see anacortesartscommission.com.
Tags: art
August 9, 2009
Among numerous artists demonstrating their talents Sunday afternoon in Anacortes was Cathy Schoenberg. A great finale for this wonderful three-day arts festival.
Tags: Anacortes, art, cathy
August 1, 2009
A record-setting 250-plus runners participated Saturday morning in the 2009 Anacortes Art Dash, a 5K/10K routed along the scenic Tommy Thompson Trail. The race started at 9 a.m. on 7th and “Q” Avenue, and by 9:10 the lead runners had … Continue reading →
Tags: art, DASH, tommy thompson
June 2, 2009
Anchor art space welcomes artist Carolyn Law for an exhibition of mixed media works on paper. “Noting” opens Friday, June 5, with a reception from 6-9 p.m. This exhibition runs through June 27. Anchor art space is available to accommodate … Continue reading →
Tags: anchor, art, Commercial
April 26, 2008
Sunshine broke through right on time for the Depot Garden Art Fair in downtown Anacortes this weekend. The fair continues through Sunday. Check out artist Dennis Cant’s work.
Tags: art, depot, garden
May 11, 2007
If you look carefully, you will see the face of city namesake Anna Curtis beginning to form on the south wall of the New Wilson Hotel. We’ll return in a few days when the community art project is complete.
Tags: art, new wilson
November 16, 2005
Sophomore artist Laura Bassett continues volunteer work on a wall mural in the administrative office area of Anacortes High School. The mural, which depicts a scene “from a window looking toward the refineries,” was conceived and initiated by Morgan Lindberg, … Continue reading →
Tags: art, bassett, high school, laura, morgan
