Photos by Tag: sculpture
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.
Powell creates high profile art
Among my favorite pieces of public art in this area are “The Maiden of Deception Pass” at Rosario Beach and “Cormorant” at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) adjacent to the state ferry terminal. Both pieces were created by local artist Tracy Powell. To read more about Powell, click here.
Osborne’s ‘Windsong,” 2007
Located in the park area near the Guemes Ferry landing is “Windsong,” a sculpture by local artist Leo E. Osborne. The sculpture is dedicated to world peace. (Macro of part of the vertical piece. June 2007)
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.
Eagle inspired sculpture: 2015
“Aerie,” a stainless steel sculpture by Merrilee Moore. Inspired by an eagle’s nest. Located at the roundabout on the south end of Commercial Avenue. Installed in January 2015.
Tsutakawa delivers ‘Annie’ – 2008
It was April 2008 when renowned Northwest sculptor Gerard Tsutakawa and his team delivered “Annie Curtis” to her new home at Cap Sante Marina. The artist stayed “up close and personal” during the entire delivery/unveil process.
Model before actual sculpture: 2006
This is a scale model of the bronze sculpture that ultimately made its home at the main dock entrance to Cap Sante Boat Haven. Sculptor Gerard K. Tsutakawa titled his piece “Annie Curtis,” after the city’s namesake. The model was displayed in 2006, and the actual sculpture was put in place in 2008. It includes […]
Sculpture detail
This is one of several figures cut into the bronze sculpture on display at Cap Sante Boat Haven. The artist is Gerard Tsutakawa. He creates works ranging from small studio bronzes to large public art fountains. This sculpture is titled “Annie Curtis,” the city’s namesake, and includes a cutout figure of Curtis on the back […]
Fore!
Pending research into the true title and identity of its creator, we’ll just call this new Commercial Avenue art piece “Gilbert Grape the Golfer.” The sculpture is located next door to Bob’s Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon business on the sound end of Commercial Avenue. Update: It’s not a cluster of grapes! Duh. It’s a […]
New art
This is a new piece of art displayed on Commercial Avenue near Bob’s Chowder Bar and BBQ Salmon, 3320 Commercial Avenue. “Red Glow” was created by Jeff Tangen. See anacortesartscommission.com for details.
Sculpture coming
Preparations are well under way for the arrival of another piece of public art in Anacortes. A 20-foot sculpture by Seattle artist Gerard Tsutakawa will soon be placed on this pedestal near the Harbormaster’s Office at Cap Sante Boat Haven.
Street greeting
Greeting diners at the Gere-a-Deli restaurant is this bouquet-bearing sculpture by Philip Glashoff, who has a number of other unique creations available at Insights Gallery on Commercial Avenue.