Gig Harbor OutDoor Gallery Program

Public Art in Gig Harbor.

The Gig Harbor Arts Commission invites Artists to submit proposals for bronze sculptures or other durable outdoor art for display within City limits for a period of two years.  The sculpture exhibit is intended to integrate art into the daily lives of local residents and visitors by presenting works from locally and regionally acclaimed artists. 

The city recently celebrated the installation of two new sculptures by artist Sharon Feeney on the basalt pedestals on Harborview Drive.  These art pieces will remain until sold or until the two-year period expires in May, 2017.

 

 

                Eel Grass Junction

 

 

Although it could be 2017 before another call goes out for the pedestal art program,  we like to keep the information available for future artists.  The Call for Artists application forms are posted below.

•     Call for Artists and Entry Form
•     Policy and Procedures
•     Exhibit Agreement and Liability

There are two pedestals located along Harborview Drive between Soundview and Pioneer (see image below).  More placements are expected in the future.  Special thanks to our Project Sponsors who donated the first two pedestals for the program:

•     Morrison Gravel, Inc. -- Pedestal Sponsor
•     Threshold Group -- Pedestal Sponsor
•     Brady's Portable Welding -- Welding Services
•     Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association -- Donated Funds

Background Information

The OutDoor Gallery Program was approved by the Operations Committee and City Council in 2011.  The Arts Commission continues its work to solicit donations to fund the fabrication of additional pedestals for the OutDoor Gallery Program that can be placed throughout the City.  Anyone interested in sponsoring the purchase and placement of a granite or basalt pedestal or if you'd like to help, please contact Molly Towslee at (253) 853-7613.