Photos by Tag: public art
Great blue heron sculpture
Public art. Blue heron sculpture in pond at Fidalgo Bay Resort.
The Healer: 2012
Among outdoor public art items in Anacortes over the years was this sculpture by Leon White titled “The Healer.” March 2012 near the intersection of 12th Street and Commercial Avenue.
Nighttime runners: 2017
“Runners” sculpture photographed at night in October 2017. This piece by Seattle artist Ken Turner features two eight-foot figures running south on “Q” Avenue, which links to the popular Tommy Thompson Trail. It is located near the Northwest Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing and Technology.
Tsutakawa delivers sculpture: April 2008
It was April 2008 when renowned Northwest sculptor Gerard Tsutakawa and team delivered the sculpture “Annie Curtis” to its home at Cap Sante Marina. A beautiful day for placement and unveiling, with many arts community and Port of Anacortes dignitaries on hand.
Public art, Breazeale center
Marine scene etching glistens in morning sun on a stone bench at Breazeale Padilla Bay Center.
New sculpture at Kiwanis Park
Recently installed at Kiwanis Waterfront Park in Anacortes is “Continental Drift,” a spherical piece created by Steve Lloyd. This artwork, composed entirely of driftwood collected in this region, joins Leo Osborne’s “Windsong,” located just down the beach at the edge of the Guemes Channel. The art pieces are visible from Skagit County’s Guemes ferry terminal.
Swirls and sun
Inside looking up. Public art at The Depot in downtown Anacortes, May 2007.
Public art: 2003
Many visitors to the 2003 Anacortes Arts Festival took advantage of an opportunity to express themselves in paint, contributing their talents to the creation of a colorful mural. The 2021 Arts Festival opens today!
Art on display at Weaverling
A “welcome sign” from the City of Anacortes encourages contributions to a public art collection on the Tommy Thompson Trail near Fidalgo Bay RV Resort. (Wouldn’t you know it: a paper face mask is now part of the collection.)
Enjoy the city’s outside art
While many art galleries and public service buildings are closed temporarily in response to the coronavirus pandemic, there are many outdoor opportunities to enjoy public art in Anacortes. In addition to public art at various parks, see sculptures at the Madrona Grove Sculpture Exhibit by Windermere. This display is located behind the Depot Arts & […]