Oak Harbor Art Trail

Public Art is spread throughout Oak Harbor. Some is easy to find, especially in the historic downtown area along Pioneer Way. But some pieces are a bit off the beaten path. Here is your guide to finding the public sculptures in Oak Harbor.

The Streetside Gallery
Oak Harbor’s Art Tour

The Mermaid-
Pioneer Way and Dock Street

Bronze Statue of a Mermaid
Bronze statue of a mermaid sitting on a rock.
She sits atop a rock gazing toward the rising sun.
Each day people go by, her calm gaze begs us to see what she sees.

Commissioned by the City of Oak Harbor, the statue was sculpted by Oak Harbor artist Larry Marcell.  It was installed in April of 2012.  Marcell says the statue was inspired by the Greek marble sculpture, “Venus de Milo.”

The dedication from Marcell includes these words: “This sculpture was made for the people of Oak Harbor & I wish to dedicate it to our nurses who are there for us when we need them most. With my thanks to you both, Larry Marcell.”

Waiting –
Marina Park, south side of the Yacht Club

The face of a woman statue with a scarf over her head
A bronze lantern in the hand of a woman statue.
Statue of a woman standing at the shore as seen from behind.
Barefoot, holding only hope and a lamp, she waits at the shore.

One of the oldest public art pieces in Oak Harbor, this sculpture represents the region’s sea-faring heritage.  Commissioned by the Washington State Arts Commission.  It was installed in 1975 by artist Daniel Sowards.

Stumbling Ducklings –
Pioneer Way by Ireland St.

The faces of two large bronze ducks
The large web foot of a bronze duck.
A large bronze duck has stumbled and landed on its chest.
No young child can resist touching, and even climbing on the Stumbling Ducklings.

The whimsey of Whidbey Island sculptor Georgia Gerber is on full display with three ducks walking on the sidewalk.  The sculpture was installed in 2012.

More about Georgia Gerber can be found here…

Island Spirit –
Pioneer Way just east of Dock St.

Statue of a Native American carrying a large salmon in each hand.
Sculpture of a Native American man focusing on one bare foot.
The sculpture of a Native American man focusing on his face
His strength is contagious.  Wearing little more than a loin cloth, he is impervious.

Tribute is paid to Whidbey Island’s first people with the Wayne Lewis sculpture, “Island Spirit.”

The sculpture was installed in 2014, as one of three sculptures by Lewis that are on display downtown.

Moon Waves –
Northwest corner of Pioneer Way and Midway Road

A round metal moon rises atop metal waves in a sculpture in Oak Harbor
Metal moon rising above metal waves
Metal moon rising over metal waves
The full moon rises above the waves and night falls over the peaceful island.

Sultan artist Kevin Pettelle created this stainless steel art piece for the City of Oak Harbor.  It was installed in 2012.

One of his other works, “Late for the Interurban,” is a Seattle favorite.

Even More Art!

Metal leaves held in the air by curved white metal poles
Autumn Leaves –
SR 20 near 4th Ave.
Bronze sculpture of pioneer couple dressed in pioneer era clothing
Cptn. & Mrs. Barrington – Pioneer way, near Ilwaco St.
Stone sculpture of something escaping from inside a sphere
Release –
Ft. Nugent Park
Sculpture of a giant squid
Kraken – Pioneer Way & City Beach St.
A large wheel with various animals attached
Motion of Life –
Skagit Valley College Campus
A sculpture where several half-circle metal strips twirl in the wind
Kinetic Art –
Skagit Valley College Campus
Stylized sails from a boat and the words City of Oak Harbor Whidbey Island, Washington

This page was created with the assistance of the City of Oak Harbor.

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