The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance believes in partnerships. WACA engages in an ongoing collaboration with the Washougal School District on Youth Arts Month, a past collaboration with local nonprofit Unite! on two student-designed and painted murals mounted at Washougal Food Store, and a recent collaboration with local nonprofit ECCA on the community mural at Hamllik Park (see home page for information).  We have also worked closely with the National Wildlife Refuge program associated with Steigerwald Lake to bring Claire Giordano as artist in residence to our local wildlife refuge. In addition, we serve as a resource for other entities looking to bring art to Washougal, be they private businesses or individuals interested in supporting or funding public art.

Finally, WACA supports local artists by funding the installation of public art pieces in our community. 

Below are projects by individual artists that we have had a hand in funding across Washougal since our inception.

Here's to many, many more in the coming years!

Current Project

Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture on the Campanile

A dramatic focal point honoring our city’s history, including the intersection of native and settler cultures and our strong connection to the Washougal and Columbia rivers, will come to life through a stunning metal and glass sculpture which will become a cultural landmark with the potential to reinvigorate our civic spirit, inspire a deeper connection to place, and draw residents and visitors to our downtown core.

Our newest public art project aims to place the “Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture,” created by Sharon Agnor, on the campanile tower located at the site of the original water well in Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. The new steel and glass sculpture is designed to include a selection of significant events from Washougal history chosen after consultation with The Camas-Washougal Historical Society and Sam Robinson of the Chinook Nation. These events will be etched on metal waves that flow through history to tell the story of our town.  A QR code tucked in an alcove will link to a more detailed history that can be read or listened to while walking around the sculpture looking at the etchings. These historical events will form a basis for education and conversation and connection to place. The history of indigenous peoples of the area will be an integral part of this artwork.  We envision school assignments and field trips, library information tying into the historical events pictured, tours of the Two Rivers History Museum, and highlighting in city tourism marketing. 

Inspired?  We're fundraising now.  Click here to contribute to bringing this sculpture to our city.

Completed Projects