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Arlington Home Area Public Art on Display

Arlington Home Area Public Art on Display

Arlington homes include a number of venues for those who live in the Stillaguamish Valley, but one that stands out is their appreciation for art. The City of Arlington sets aside a portion of the money for construction projects for the city in a fund for the acquirement of new art for public areas.  Believing that art creates an interesting aspect to the community - residents of Arlington homes and visitors alike - the efforts are supported by members of the Arlington Arts Council.

Throughout the city are many works of art for the viewing pleasure of those living in Arlington homes. They will recognize many of the works along the routes they travel everyday and new ones are constantly being added. Here are a few of the ones you will see if you are perusing the Arlington homes area:

  • “The Run of Number One”
Location: the back of Evonne’s store on 4th Street

  • Glastar Mural
Location: Arlington Municipal Airport

  • “Stilly Valley Victorian”
Location: the back of the Bowling Alley

  • Plane Mural
Location: Arlington Municipal Airport

  • “Overhead/Underfoot”
Location: City Hall Council Chambers

  • “Salmon Spawning Pool”
Location: Centennial Trail near Burke Street

  • “Three Beauties”Three Beauties
Location: North side of the Health Food store in Merchant’s parking lot
  • “Council of Salmon”
Location: City Hall on the south side of the building

  • Mural at Kid’s Kloset
Location: Arlington High School

  • “Dedicated to the Beauty of Earth”
Location: near 4th Street at Centennial Trail

  • Centennial Fountain
Location: Centennial Park, Division Street

  • Community Garden mural
Location: a garden shed in Community Garden, across from the Arlington Library

  • “Seven-foot Wingspan”
Location: Arlington High School library

  • “Tribute to Arlington Firefighters”
Location: Arlington Fire Department

  • “Grandfather” sculpture
Location: Centennial Trail

  • “Center of the Universe”
Location: Plaza at City Hall

  • “The Raven and the Sun”
Location: Centennial Trail

  • “Norwegian Story Pole”
Location: Centennial Trail

  • “Flat Tire”
Location: Legion Park/Centennial Trail

  • “Streamlife of the Stillaguamish River”
Location: Olympic Hill

In addition, residents of Arlington homes will notice artistic banners on display all around town. The acquisition of the art is made possible by the Arlington Arts Council, a non-profit organization that also holds art auctions to raise money for the projects. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month and residents of Arlington homes that wish to attend may do so.

If you would like more information about Arlington homes, please give me a call at 425-218-7674 or visit my Contact Us page and send me a quick message.  I’ll respond right away!