Moscow Public Art
Public art is at the heart of Moscow’s creative culture, and with a collection including works by local and regional artists, its public spaces reflect the Inland Northwest’s tradition of artistic excellence.
Artworks range from sculptures and murals to framed pieces in the City’s portable collection. Temporary artworks include vinyl-wrapped utility boxes, storm drain murals, and bus shelters as well as sculptures at the Intermodal Transit Center on the University of Idaho campus.
The City of Moscow’s acquisition of public art began in the 1980s, and is supported by a 1% for the Arts fund established by ordinance in 2004. A Public Art Master Plan guides the Moscow Arts Commission, Arts staff, and community members as they incorporate new works into the City’s landscape.
Moscow is rich with diversity of thought, inhabited by minds open to possibility and creative interpretation. As such, the public art program celebrates the artist as a professional and valued business partner while welcoming a broad range of media and art-making processes into its collection.
PERMANENT COLLECTION
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J. Casey Doyle, "Access," 2022, Becker Memorial at the ITC Sculpture Garden
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Miles Pepper, "The Volunteer," 2004, Fire Station 3
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
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David Govedare, "Dancing," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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Avard T. Fairbanks, "Doughboy Memorial," 1923, East City Park
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FABS (Camille Cote), "Filter of life," 2019, Water Filter Plant
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David Govedare, "Focus," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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Robert Horner, "Helio-Terra," 2012, Wren Welcome Garden
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Harold Balazs, "Hey Mom! Look at me!," 1999, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center
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Melissa Cole, "Inspiration," 2018, Latah County Library District Moscow Branch
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Lizette Fife and K-6 students of Lena Whitmore Elementary School, "Lena Whitmore Goes Swimming," 2000, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center
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Issak Julye, "Lock Onto Something Great," 2011, Water Department
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Melissa Cole, "Pollination," 2018, Latah County Library District Moscow Branch
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David Govedare, "Running," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Speed," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Strength," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Swimming," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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Jenifer Corio & Dave Frei, "The Homecoming," 2020, C & Main Street Couplet
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Kristin LeVier, "Untitled," 2013, College Street
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Gail Siegel, "Untitled," 2013, City Streets
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Miles Pepper, "Weathervane," 2004, Fire Station #3
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David Govedare, "Yoga," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Aerobics," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Agility," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Balance," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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David Govedare, "Basketball/Volleyball," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Bike," 2010, East City Park
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
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Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
Temporary Collection
VINYL-WRAPPED TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOXES
Artworks featured on vinyl-wrapped boxes have been a part of the City of Moscow’s temporary public art collection since 2012. This project provides public space for artists to share their two-dimensional work with the public, and beautifies street fixtures throughout the community.
Each year, a selection panel chooses several artworks to be displayed at locations throughout Moscow for a period of up to 5 years. These works are enjoyed by Moscow’s visitors and residents alike, and have become a cherished element of the visual landscape.
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Molly Klingler, “Rolling Hills,” 2023, 3rd & Jackson
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Travis Gray, “Waterbear Float,” 2023, Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility, 2221 Pullman Rd.
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Ed Haagen and Dave Tong, “Palouse Moose Deuce Coupes,” 2023, 6th & Jackson
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Jamie Sugai, “North Idaho Flora,” 2023, 6th & Washington
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Julene Ewert, “Calm,” 2023, 3rd & Washington
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Rene Guggenheimer, "Full Circle," 2022, Mountain View & Hwy 8
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Meghan Antkowiak, "Rainbows in the Rivers," 2022, Jackson & A St
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John Donald Carlucci, "Murder in Moscow," 2022, 6th & Alley between Jackson & Main
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Autumn Stanley, "Canola Fields Forever," 2022, Jackson & College
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Dave Tong, "Trail Life," 2022, Styner & Hwy 95
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Inna Popova, "Cereal and Milk," 2021, Perimeter & Hwy 8
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Justin Pickard, "Rent Free Treehouse," 2021, S Blaine & Hwy 8
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Britani Phelps, "Day on the Palouse," 2021, Palouse River Dr & US 95
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Sonya Isenberg, "Explosions," 2021, Warbonnet & Hwy 8
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Alison Meyer, "Glorious Day on the Palouse Hills," 2018, Wren Welcome Garden
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Justin Pickard, "Plant Meditation," 2020, 3rd & Main
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Melissa Rockwood, "I like coffee, I like tea," 2020, 6th & Main
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John Larkin, "Penstock," 2020, D & US 95
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Emily Power, "Whoosh," 2020, Line & Hwy 8
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Julene Ewert, "Constellation Harbor," 2020, Moscow Public Library
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Joey Nance, "Small Town Neon," 2020, Sweet & US 95
STORM DRAIN MURALS
The City of Moscow’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) flows directly into local waterways, including Paradise Creek. The Storm Drain Mural program was created to raise public awareness for this direct connection between storm drains and local streams.
Each year, a selection panel chooses artists to create murals on sign stands. This is an opportunity for artists to share two-dimensional artwork with the public while illustrating Moscow’s commitment to the environment.
INTERMODAL TRANSIT CENTER SCULPTURE GARDEN
The Intermodal Transit Center Sculpture Garden was created by the City of Moscow Arts Department in 2012, and it provides art viewing opportunities for the public as well as exhibition space for emerging regional artists. Each year, a selection panel chooses sculptures to be displayed at the Sculpture Garden for approximately twelve months. These works are viewed by travelers utilizing the many modes of transportation supported by the Intermodal Transit Center.
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Jill Kyong, “The Sun Shines Through It,” 2023, ITC Sculpture Garden
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JacQueline Walker, “Absolution,” 2023, ITC Sculpture Garden
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Melanie Velazco Curiel, “C’mon I Ain’t That Scary,” 2023, ITC Sculpture Garden
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Alyssa Hamburger, “A Lucky Rabbit’s Footside,” 2023, ITC Sculpture Garden
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Melissa Rockwood, "Appaloosa Story," 2019, Warbonnet and Hatley Way
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Payton Glover, "Your Story Begins Here," 2018, 6th and Greenhouse Street
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Melissa Rockwood, "Moscow Timeline," 2012, 4th and Main
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Juan Mendez, "Untitled, 2011," 6th and Line
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Corey Kelmel, Untitled, 2011, Styner Ave and Hawthorne Dr
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David Waters, "Palouse Hills," 2009, E and N Main
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Laurel Macdonald, "Untitled," 2009, Blaine and White Ave
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Jacob Howell, "Transportation Map," 2009, Farm Road across from WinCo Foods
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Michele Foster, "Tree Bark Images," 2009, 6th and Blaine
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Dan Stephens, "Palouse Winds," 2008, 6th and Deakin Ave
BUS SHELTERS
Bus shelters throughout Moscow have featured artists’ designs since 2008. At the intersection of aesthetic and utilitarian function, these public artworks create a sense of place for those traveling through the city.
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Mary Kirkwood, "1983 Portrait of Keith Washburn," 2001, University of Idaho
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Bill Voxman, "Palouse Winter," 2, 2012, 3rd Street Annex
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Artist Unknown, "Patriotic Flag," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Judith Mousseau, "Mayor Nancy Chaney," 2012, City Hall Administration
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Jo Simpson, "Untitled," 1987, Finance Department
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Forrest Dickison, "Creek Side Light," 2014, Arts Department
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Lauryn Ringwood, "Scout Christmas," 2014, Community Events Division
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Antonin Passemard, "The Gypsy Life," 2012, Paul MANN Building
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William Billingsley, "Moscow Centennial Fanfare," 1990, City Hall- Administration Intern Office
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Mary Kirkwood, "Abstract, blue and green," 2001, University of Idaho
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Martha McIver, "Latah County Grain Growers Inc.," 2010, Street Shop
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Mary Kirkwood, "1984 Portrait of Brenda Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
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David Wilson, "Outlaw," 2019, Eggan Youth Center
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James (Pete) Amell, "The Barn," 2011, Paul MANN Building
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Bill Blair, "Friendship Walk," 2005, Street Shop
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Martha McIver, "City Hall in the Snow," 2010, City Hall
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Frank Werner, "Wooden Decoy," 2004, City Hall
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Haru Tsurusaki, "Ceramic Scuplture," 2004, City Hall Administration
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Ben Carpenter, "Wooden Vessel," 2004, Police Department
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Chris Anderson, "Painted Clock," 2002, City Hall Third Floor
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Chuck Pezeshki, "Evening, Southern Pahsimeroi," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Forrest Dickison, "Easter Lilies," 2016, Arts Department
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William Billingsley, "Moscow Centennial Fanfare," 1990, City Hall- Administration Intern Office
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Mary Kirkwood, "Portrait of Robert Kerr (1949)," 2001, University of Idaho
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Carla Kappler, "Farmers Market Sunflowers," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
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Debra J. Burt, "The Dining Room," 2020
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Larry Ellingson, "Copper Band Reflector," 2013, Street Department
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Linda Wallace, "Untitled," 1987, Engineering
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David McGranoghan, "Sidewalk Closed," 2010, Street Shop
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Tobias Sauer, "Standing Proud," 2017, Water Department
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Clara Nickels, "Creation," 2019, Community Events Division
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Jan Gordon Brown, "Eastern Blue Jay," 2013, City Hall Legal
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Andy Sewell, "Garden Studebaker," 2013, Engineering
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Mary Kirkwood, "Boat Ride," 2001, Arts Department
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Larry Ellingson, "Untitled," 2014, Streets Department
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Ralph Crawford, "Calf Roper edition 12 of 24," 2015, City Hall
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Aaron Johnson, "Spring Green," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Arnold Westerlund, "Untitled," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
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Jeanne Wood, "Untitled," 2003, Finance Department
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Sharon Macy, "Historic First Methodist Church," Moscow, ID, 2018, City Hall
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Susan Segota, "Dancing at the Farmers Market," 2012, 3rd Street Annex
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Diana Moses Botkin, "Purple Palouse Morning," 2010, Arts Department
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Diana Pace McIver, "Purple Prickly Pear Cactus," 1997, City Hall Administration
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Lauren McCleary, "Night Shifters," 2015, Water Department
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Dana Aldis, "Palouse Impression," 2011, Engineering
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Ellen Vieth, "Joy, Suture, Lesson and There," 2008, Third Street Annex
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Bonnie Griffith, "Twilight on the River," 2015, City Hall Administration
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Kelly Knouff-Burk, "Moscow City Hall," 2019, Arts Department
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Mary Kirkwood, "Self Portrait of Mary Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
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Tom Garfield, "Pea Mill," 2010, Engineering
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Kyla Lakin, "Mid-day at Roost Coffee," 2015, Community Development
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Karen Rohn, "International Rust," 2013, Street Department
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Jed Davis, "Untitled," 1987, Streets Department
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Terri Walters, "Ginger Jar," 2004, Arts Department
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Alf Dunn, "Untitled," 1987, Paul MANN Building
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Carl Warnick, "Moscow Changing Seasons," 1987, 3rd Street Annex
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Carla Kappler, "Rainy Day Market, 1999," Arts Department
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David Wilson, "Blazing West," 2019, Community Development
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Pat Tremaine, "County Line," 2019, Arts Department
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Nancy Bowman, "View From Sand Road," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Carolyn Guy, "Porcelain Jar," 2004, Arts Department
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Katherine Clancy, "Ichabod," 2009, City Hall
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Aaron Johnson, "Afternoon Clouds," 2013, City Hall Legal
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A. Barr, "The Pond," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Bill Blair, "Red Delicious," 2005, Community Development
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Martha McIver, "Moscow City Hall," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Ryan Law, "Nairobi," 2018, City Hall
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Linda Wallace, "She Who Calls the Sun Down," 2000, Street Shop
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Erica Wagner, "Market Study No. 1," 2018, Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility
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Martha McIver, "Untitled," 2009, City Hall
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Tom Garfield, "Butte with a View," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
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Mary Kirkwood, "Family Portrait," 2001, University of Idaho
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Helen Grainger Wilson, "Dance of the Rosehips," 2003, 3rd Street Annex
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George Flett, "Elk Medicine," 2010, City Hall
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Ilsa Shreiner, "Otter Family," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
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Jeanne Wood, "Viking Pot, 2004," Water Department
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Betty Jo Fitzgerald, "Boxed Tulips," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
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Dave Schweitzer, "Wooden Bowl," 2004, Police Department
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Susan Segota, "Winter Market," 2018, Water Division
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Steve Schulte, "Grassy Mop," 2015, Water Department
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Kevin Rhodes, "Starburst," 2019, Arts Department
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Rob McPherson, "Poplar," 2016, Engineering
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Terrie Walters, "Hummingbird Watercolor," 2003, City Hall Administration
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Henry Stinson, "Portrait Mayor Bill Lambert," 2016, City Hall
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Arnold Westerlund, "Voices in the Midst," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
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Jared Shear, "Potlatch Valley," 2010, Finance Department
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Megan Cherry
Arts Program ManagerPhone: 208-883-7036
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Arts
Physical Address
206 E 3rd Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 9203
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-883-7036