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- “Split Passage” sculpture by Karla Matzke, 172nd roundabout, Coming 2023
- Farm photos on bus stops, by Kevin Krieg, Kent Prairie neighborhood, Coming 2023
- Bird Bench, design by Monica Bretherton and Newell Corporation, for 173rd Street, Install 2023
- Airplane Bench #2, fabricated by Newell Corporation, located on the Airport Trail 2022
- Holiday Art Banners, by Monica Schriver, 2022
- Raven chainsaw carving, by Jacob Lucas, located on Centennial Trail by Division Street, 2022
- Mosaic glass in the Peace Plaza wall, by Seattle Mosaic Artists, located on Centennial Trail, 2022
- Orca Fence Art, by Erika Bruss and Friends, 2022
- “Wonderland” bench, by Lance Carleton, located at senior center bus stop, 2022
- Additions to the Skatepark murals, by Josh Robinson & Friends, 2022
- Garden Mural at the Cemetery, by Shiela Arnold, 2022
- Mural of the Stillaguamish River by Andy Eccleshall, Olympic Ave. Minifie Plaza, 2022
- Haller Park neighborhood interpretive sign, 2022
- Interpretive art map for Centennial Trail 2022
- Designs for banners for 173rd Street by Pilar Dowell 2022
- Mini Art Exchange Gallery, by Mason Diemer, on the Centennial Trail, 2021
- “Ball of Fun” by Lin McJunkin and Milo White, at Quake Park, 2021
- Holiday Banners by Vicki Johnson, 2021
- “Wings” photo op, by Lori Angdahl, 2021
- Peace Plaza Obelisk Glass, by Gerry Newcomb, 2021
- Dragon metal art by Mike Nordine, Innovation Center, 2021
- “Dancing Bears” metal art by Monica Bretherton, 2021
- Airplane Bench, design by Sarah Arney and Newell Corporation, at Airport Blvd. 2021
- “Leaping Bunnies” by Sarah Arney, at Division Street, 2021, Public Art Fund
- Gold Tractor at Kent Prairie Roundabout, 2020, Public Art Fund
- “AeroVane” sculpture by Wayne Kangas, at Airport Office, 2021, Public Art Fund and Airport
- “Rock Cradled” sculpture, by Dan Freeman, 2021, Centennial Trail at 4th Street, Public Art Fund
- “Going with the Flow” sculpture by Verena Schwippert, 2020, Airport Blvd. Trail, Public Art Fund
- Coastal Community Bank, historical mural, by Harry Engstrom, 2020, Olympic Ave.
- “Eagles Come Home” by Caroline Sumpter, 2020 at Gleneagle 67th Ave Entrance, Public Art Fund and Gleneagle Funding
- Skatepark Mural, by Josh Robinson and friends, 2020, Public Art Fund
- Library Shed Mural by Erika Bruss, and wood Owl by Jacob Lucas, 2020, by Friends of the Library
- Community Garden Gate, by Caroline Sumpter, 2020, Public Art Fund
- Community Garden Mural by Debi Tucker, 2019, City of Arlington
- Bench Painting, by Vicki Johnson, Sarah Arney, Monica Bretherton, 2018-2019
- Bee and Rose Fence Art, By Erika Bruss and youth at Centennial Trail, 2019
- "Pause" granite bench, By Verena Schwippert on Arlington Valley Road, 2019, City of Arlington with construction project
- "Ottoman" granite bench, By Verena Schwippert on Arlington Valley Road, 2019, City of Arlington with construction project
- "The Silent Hunter" cougar bench, By Jacob Lucas, at Olympic Avenue and 2nd Street, 2019, Arlington Arts Council
- "Steelies" metal fish at 67th Avenue medians, By Monica Bretherton, Erika Bruss, Mike Nordine and Tim Johnson, 2019, Arlington Arts Council
- Haiku Rock #2 at Terrace Park, 2018, Arlington Arts Council
- "Rip Rap" metal and stone sculpture, By Reg Akright, dedicated to George Boulton at City Hall, 2018, Arlington Arts Council
- Duck Dash, mural reprint, by Jack Gunter, at Haller Park, 2018, Arlington Arts Council
- The Depot Barn Quilt, City of Arlington, 2018
- Mini Electric City at Legion Park, by Janet Myer and Don Morley, 2018
- Cows Return to Jensen Park, Plywood Cows by AAC members 2017
- Owl "Kaleidoscope" mural by Erika Bruss, Terrace Park restroom 2017
- Owl Silhouettes mural by Kristina Yantis and Erika Bruss, Terrace Park Shelter 2017
- Quilt Blocks Mural, Led by Sarah Lopez, painted by Shiela Arnold, Jean Olson Marilyn Oertle, Sarah Arney, Located at Merchant's parking lot, 2017
- Terrace Park Stage Mural Refurbish, By Sarah Arney and Vicki Johnson 2017
- Owl Fence Art by Erika Bruss and students, Centennial Trail by Arlington Police Station 2017
- "Sir Hops A Lot" Granite Frog by George Pratt, Location: Haller Park 2017, Arlington Arts Council
- Centennial Trail Mile Markers, by Renee O'Connor, 2017, Tourism Grant
- Haiku Rock, poem by Jean Olson, Located at Terrace Park, 2017, Arlington Arts Council
- "Going to Ride", mural, image by Janet Myer, painted by AAC members, located at Haller Park/Centennial Trail bridge pillar, 2016
- The Bell, by Steve Bryant, Structure by Sarah Lopez, located at Centennial Trail/Lebanon Park 2016, Arlington Arts Council
- Dairy Queens, by Harry Engstrom, located at Co-Op near First Street and Olympic Avenue, 2016, City of Arlington
- Salmon Pole by Mike Nordine, located at Kent Prairie Trail off of 204th Street, 2016
- "Embraced by Love", donated by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Centennial Trail/Legion Park, 2016. Repaired in 2021.
- "Osprey" by Dan Brown, located at Centennial Trail Bridge at Haller Park, 2015, donated by Arlington Arts Council
- "Kent Baker Memorial Bench" by Lance Carelton, Located at Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Avenue, 2015, Donated by Arlington Arts Council.
- "Transporting through Arlington" mural by teens with adult mentors, located at Arlington Muffler, at Centennial Trail and 4th Street, 2015.
Retired/removed mural in 2023, new building owner. - Haiku Poetry in 67th Avenue Plaza, 2014, with City of Arlington construction project.
- "Reclaiming Futures" mural by teens with adult mentors, Located at West Avenue at Burke Street, 2014
- "Rooted Embrace" 15 foot metal tree sculpture by Debbi Rhodes, located at Centennial Trail at 4th Street, 2014, Donated by Arlington Arts Council
- Bird Mosaics by Renee O'Connor in the retaining wall on 67th Avenue, Centennial Trail, 2014, City of Arlington, as part of 67th Avenue project.
- "Sound Garden" Interactive musical instruments located just south of Legion Park on the Centennial Trail. Installed 2012-2013. Funded by the community and the Arlington Arts Council.
- Art Banners around town, community art project 2006-2007 and again in 2011. Reprints made in 2014 for 67th Avenue
- "Bronze Eagle" by Bill Matheson, located at City Council Chambers entrance, 2011, Arlington Arts Council
- "Waterline" Etched, polished boulders by Verena Schwippert, located at Lebanon Park, 2011, Arlington Arts Council
- "Flat Tire" Bicycle Sculpture by Lance Carleton, located at Legion Park/Centennial Trail, 2009, Arlington Arts Council
- "The Labyrinth" designed by Sarah Lopez, installed by volunteers (Arlington Kiwanis), Lebanon Park, 2008
- "Streamlife of the Stillaguamish River" Mural painted by Harry Engstrom, Olympic Hill, 2008, Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
- "Norwegian Story Pole" Sculpture by Steve Jensen, Sculpture has been retired. Date dedicated: 2008, City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council
- “Center of the Universe” sculpture by Kirk McLean, located at Plaza at City hall, City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council, 2007
- "The Raven and the Sun" sculpture by James Madison, located at Centennial Trail, 2008, City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council
- “Grandfather” sculpture by James Madison, located at Centennial Trail, 2007, City of Arlington and Arlington Arts Council
- “Council of Salmon” Clay Salmon by Marguerite Goff, located at City Hall south side of building, 2007, Paid for by: Arlington Arts Council and the City of Arlington
- Mural at Kid’s Kloset by Carey Waterworth, Monica Yantis and other members of the AAC, located at A Building, old Arlington High School, 2005, Donated by Arlington Arts Council
- Sculpture “Dedicated to the Beauty of Earth” by Verena Schwippert, located at Centennial Trail near Fourth Street, 2005, Donated by Virginia Hatch in honor of Jim Hatch
- “Overhead/Underfoot” artwork by Kathryn Glowen, 4 pieces: Bleeding Heart, Salmonberry, Staghorn Sumac and Columbine, Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 2005, Paid for by Arlington Arts Council and City of Arlington
- Glastar Mural by Harry Engstrom, Location: Arlington Municipal Airport, 2005. Retired plywood art. Paid for by City of Arlington Airport
- “Stilly Valley Victorian” farm scene mural by Harry Engstrom, located on Back of Bowling Alley facing Centennial Trail, 2004, Paid for by City of Arlington PARC
- “Salmon Spawning Pool” fish bench by Verena Schwippert, Located at Centennial trail near Burke Street, 2004, Paid for by Arlington Centennial/City of Arlington
- “Dairy Queens” cow mural by Harry Engstrom, Location: Co-op on Olympic Avenue near 1st Street. Original "Three Beauties" Mural in a Day at Arlington Art Fair 2004 was retired in 2016, replaced with this replica. Paid for by City of Arlington
- "Seven-foot Wingspan” painting by Verena Schwippert, Located at Arlington High School Library, 2004 Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council
- “Tribute to Arlington Firefighters” collage by Arlene Swartz, Location: Arlington Fire Department, 2003, Paid for by the Arlington Arts Council
- Community Garden Mural by Tina Wilson, Date: 2003. Piece is retired. Donated by the Arlington Garden Club
- Plane Mural by Harry Engstrom, Arlington Municipal Airport, piece is retired. 2003, Paid for by City of Arlington Airport
- “The Run of Number One” train mural painted by Harry Engstrom's Stillaguamish Valley School Mural Class. Designed by Sher Willoughby, location, Back of store on 4th Street facing Centennial Trail, 2003, Paid for by the Stillaguamish Valley School
- “Westside” plants and animals mural by Harry Engstrom, Located on Olympic Hill wall, Centennial project 2003, Paid for by the City of Arlington
- Centennial Fountain by Charles Bigger for Washington’s Centennial, located at Centennial Park, Division Street, 1989, Paid for by the City of Arlington