Our newest public art project: The Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture
Campanile in Reflection Plaza, Downtown Washougal
A stunning metal and glass sculpture honoring our city’s history and geographic location will adorn the campanile tower in downtown Washougal. It will create an inspiring focal point in the heart of our city with the potential to reinvigorate our civic spirit, inspire a deeper connection to place, and draw residents and visitors to our downtown core.
The artwork will reflect the history and culture of Washougal with specific events from our city's history etched into metal waves. It will also represent the city’s geographic location near the confluence of the Washougal River and the Columbia River. Thus the title “Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture.”
There is much more to know! Click here to learn more about this project.
We did it!
We thank the following individuals, foundations, businesses, and organizations for their support. As of January 8, 2025, we've raised the funds needed to fabricate and install this sculpture.
Cornerstone Contributors:
$10,000+
Rushing Waters Contributors
$5,000 - $9,999
Steamboat Landing Contributors:
$1,000 - $4,999
Molly Coston
Chuck and Barb Carpenter
Joyce Lindsay
Rene Carroll
George and Ellen Fund
Anonymous
Parkers Landing Contributors:
$100 - $499
Shirley Scott
John Reylea
Michelle Wagner
The Schlessinger Family
Stephen Strom
Larry Keister & Sherri Irish
Daniel Robinson
David Fritz
Abigail Huntington
David and Julie Scott
Susan and Jim Warford
Friends:
Up to $99
Cathy Green
Richard Renton
Robin Dubois
Natalia Martinez-Patino
Denise Lange
Blythe Ayne
Robert Strom
Mary Templeton
Christopher and Stephanie Corbell
“Washougal Youth Arts Month is a tradition that our students and community look forward to each year,” said Alice Yang, art teacher at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary and Canyon Creek Middle School. “It showcases the many talents of Washougal kids as they learn and grow.”
WACA and Washougal School Board member Chuck Carpenter notes, “Washougal has become known for its support of the arts, and a real important part of that support is in fostering the abilities of our young people. This is why WACA, the City, and the schools work together on Youth Arts Month.”The creativity and talent of the students and the variety of opportunities for creative expression provided by our arts programs are impressive! Below are a few snapshots from the Youth Arts Gallery.
Washougal Art Installations
There is a surprising amount of art in Washougal. Whether it is your first time here or you're a longtime resident looking to find out more about the art you see around you, we'd love to share the art installations in our town. Explore freely, then please join us in continuing to enrich our community through a range of public art experiences.
Glance at the map below, then click here or on the map itself for more details.
Thank you for attending the Washougal Art and Music Festival !
It was a wonderful celebration of artists, musicians and community.
See you next year!
Want to reach out to one of the local artists you saw at the festival? Click here for a list of artists along with links to their websites.
Community Building Through Mural Design
From November 2023 through June of 2024, WACA collaborated with the East County Citizens' Alliance (ECCA) on a community mural project. Funded by WACA and the City of Washougal and coordinated through ECCA, the project provided an opportunity for joyful creation of permanent artwork to enhance the restroom structure at Hamllik Park. Read more about the vision for this project here. View a slideshow of the evolution of the project from conception to completion here.
A Plein Air Painting Experience at the Intersection of Art and Nature
Claire Giordano, an environmental artist and founder of the Adventure Art Academy met with WACA members in late May 2024. WACA partnered with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to fund her residency at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge complex which includes Steigerwald Lake where she held the plein air painting class.
Summer Jazz Concert
A standing-room-only crowd enjoyed the swinging sounds of Louis Pain and Renato Caranto on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Washougal! The audience enjoyed wine and appetizers before a powerfully moving performance by two of the region’s top jazz musicians. It was a memorable afternoon for listeners of all ages experiencing the top-caliber music our small town has to offer.
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We are a volunteer-run nonprofit that depends on the generosity of the community to fund public art and arts activities.
All donations go to support of the arts in Washougal.
Support for WACA is made possible through a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contact Us
Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance
P.O. Box 684
Washougal, WA, 98671
Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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