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.

J. Casey Doyle, "Access," 2022, Becker Memorial at the ITC Sculpture Garden
Miles Pepper, "The Volunteer," 2004, Fire Station 3
Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
David Govedare, "Dancing," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
Avard T. Fairbanks, "Doughboy Memorial," 1923, East City Park
FABS (Camille Cote), "Filter of life," 2019, Water Filter Plant
David Govedare, "Focus," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
Robert Horner, "Helio-Terra," 2012, Wren Welcome Garden
Harold Balazs, "Hey Mom! Look at me!," 1999, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center
Melissa Cole, "Inspiration," 2018, Latah County Library District Moscow Branch
Lizette Fife and K-6 students of Lena Whitmore Elementary School, "Lena Whitmore Goes Swimming," 2000, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center
Issak Julye, "Lock Onto Something Great," 2011, Water Department
Melissa Cole, "Pollination," 2018, Latah County Library District Moscow Branch
David Govedare, "Running," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Speed," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Strength," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Swimming," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
Jenifer Corio & Dave Frei, "The Homecoming," 2020, C & Main Street Couplet
Kristin LeVier, "Untitled," 2013, College Street
Gail Siegel, "Untitled," 2013, City Streets
Miles Pepper, "Weathervane," 2004, Fire Station #3
David Govedare, "Yoga," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Aerobics," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Agility," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Balance," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
David Govedare, "Basketball/Volleyball," 2003, Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
Nethaniel Ealy, "Bike," 2010, East City Park
Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park
Nethaniel Ealy, "Children at Play," 2010, East City Park

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.

Molly Klingler, “Rolling Hills,” 2023, 3rd & Jackson
Travis Gray, “Waterbear Float,” 2023, Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility, 2221 Pullman Rd.
Ed Haagen and Dave Tong, “Palouse Moose Deuce Coupes,” 2023, 6th & Jackson
Jamie Sugai, “North Idaho Flora,” 2023, 6th & Washington
Julene Ewert, “Calm,” 2023, 3rd & Washington
Rene Guggenheimer, "Full Circle," 2022, Mountain View & Hwy 8
Meghan Antkowiak, "Rainbows in the Rivers," 2022, Jackson & A St
John Donald Carlucci, "Murder in Moscow," 2022, 6th & Alley between Jackson & Main
Autumn Stanley, "Canola Fields Forever," 2022, Jackson & College
Dave Tong, "Trail Life," 2022, Styner & Hwy 95
Inna Popova, "Cereal and Milk," 2021, Perimeter & Hwy 8
Justin Pickard, "Rent Free Treehouse," 2021, S Blaine & Hwy 8
Britani Phelps, "Day on the Palouse," 2021, Palouse River Dr & US 95
Sonya Isenberg, "Explosions," 2021, Warbonnet & Hwy 8
Alison Meyer, "Glorious Day on the Palouse Hills," 2018, Wren Welcome Garden
Justin Pickard, "Plant Meditation," 2020, 3rd & Main
Melissa Rockwood, "I like coffee, I like tea," 2020, 6th & Main
John Larkin, "Penstock," 2020, D & US 95
Emily Power, "Whoosh," 2020, Line & Hwy 8
Julene Ewert, "Constellation Harbor," 2020, Moscow Public Library
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.

Melissa Rockwood, "Appaloosa Story," 2019, Warbonnet and Hatley Way
Payton Glover, "Your Story Begins Here," 2018, 6th and Greenhouse Street
Melissa Rockwood, "Moscow Timeline," 2012, 4th and Main
Juan Mendez, "Untitled, 2011," 6th and Line
Corey Kelmel, Untitled, 2011, Styner Ave and Hawthorne Dr
David Waters, "Palouse Hills," 2009, E and N Main
Laurel Macdonald, "Untitled," 2009, Blaine and White Ave
Jacob Howell, "Transportation Map," 2009, Farm Road across from WinCo Foods
Michele Foster, "Tree Bark Images," 2009, 6th and Blaine
Dan Stephens, "Palouse Winds," 2008, 6th and Deakin Ave

Mary Kirkwood, "1983 Portrait of Keith Washburn," 2001, University of Idaho
Bill Voxman, "Palouse Winter," 2, 2012, 3rd Street Annex
Artist Unknown, "Patriotic Flag," Date Unknown, City Hall
Judith Mousseau, "Mayor Nancy Chaney," 2012, City Hall Administration
Jo Simpson, "Untitled," 1987, Finance Department
Forrest Dickison, "Creek Side Light," 2014, Arts Department
Lauryn Ringwood, "Scout Christmas," 2014, Community Events Division
Antonin Passemard, "The Gypsy Life," 2012, Paul MANN Building
William Billingsley, "Moscow Centennial Fanfare," 1990, City Hall- Administration Intern Office
Mary Kirkwood, "Abstract, blue and green," 2001, University of Idaho
Martha McIver, "Latah County Grain Growers Inc.," 2010, Street Shop
Mary Kirkwood, "1984 Portrait of Brenda Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
David Wilson, "Outlaw," 2019, Eggan Youth Center
James (Pete) Amell, "The Barn," 2011, Paul MANN Building
Bill Blair, "Friendship Walk," 2005, Street Shop
Martha McIver, "City Hall in the Snow," 2010, City Hall
Frank Werner, "Wooden Decoy," 2004, City Hall
Haru Tsurusaki, "Ceramic Scuplture," 2004, City Hall Administration
Ben Carpenter, "Wooden Vessel," 2004, Police Department
Chris Anderson, "Painted Clock," 2002, City Hall Third Floor
Chuck Pezeshki, "Evening, Southern Pahsimeroi," Date Unknown, City Hall
Forrest Dickison, "Easter Lilies," 2016, Arts Department
William Billingsley, "Moscow Centennial Fanfare," 1990, City Hall- Administration Intern Office
Mary Kirkwood, "Portrait of Robert Kerr (1949)," 2001, University of Idaho
Carla Kappler, "Farmers Market Sunflowers," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
Debra J. Burt, "The Dining Room," 2020
Larry Ellingson, "Copper Band Reflector," 2013, Street Department
Linda Wallace, "Untitled," 1987, Engineering
David McGranoghan, "Sidewalk Closed," 2010, Street Shop
Tobias Sauer, "Standing Proud," 2017, Water Department
Clara Nickels, "Creation," 2019, Community Events Division
Jan Gordon Brown, "Eastern Blue Jay," 2013, City Hall Legal
Andy Sewell, "Garden Studebaker," 2013, Engineering
Mary Kirkwood, "Boat Ride," 2001, Arts Department
Larry Ellingson, "Untitled," 2014, Streets Department
Ralph Crawford, "Calf Roper edition 12 of 24," 2015, City Hall
Aaron Johnson, "Spring Green," 2013, City Hall Administration
Arnold Westerlund, "Untitled," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
Jeanne Wood, "Untitled," 2003, Finance Department
Sharon Macy, "Historic First Methodist Church," Moscow, ID, 2018, City Hall
Susan Segota, "Dancing at the Farmers Market," 2012, 3rd Street Annex
Diana Moses Botkin, "Purple Palouse Morning," 2010, Arts Department
Diana Pace McIver, "Purple Prickly Pear Cactus," 1997, City Hall Administration
Lauren McCleary, "Night Shifters," 2015, Water Department
Dana Aldis, "Palouse Impression," 2011, Engineering
Ellen Vieth, "Joy, Suture, Lesson and There," 2008, Third Street Annex
Bonnie Griffith, "Twilight on the River," 2015, City Hall Administration
Kelly Knouff-Burk, "Moscow City Hall," 2019, Arts Department
Mary Kirkwood, "Self Portrait of Mary Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
Tom Garfield, "Pea Mill," 2010, Engineering
Kyla Lakin, "Mid-day at Roost Coffee," 2015, Community Development
Karen Rohn, "International Rust," 2013, Street Department
Jed Davis, "Untitled," 1987, Streets Department
Terri Walters, "Ginger Jar," 2004, Arts Department
Alf Dunn, "Untitled," 1987, Paul MANN Building
Carl Warnick, "Moscow Changing Seasons," 1987, 3rd Street Annex
Carla Kappler, "Rainy Day Market, 1999," Arts Department
David Wilson, "Blazing West," 2019, Community Development
Pat Tremaine, "County Line," 2019, Arts Department
Nancy Bowman, "View From Sand Road," 2013, City Hall Administration
Carolyn Guy, "Porcelain Jar," 2004, Arts Department
Katherine Clancy, "Ichabod," 2009, City Hall
Aaron Johnson, "Afternoon Clouds," 2013, City Hall Legal
A. Barr, "The Pond," Date Unknown, City Hall
Bill Blair, "Red Delicious," 2005, Community Development
Martha McIver, "Moscow City Hall," 2013, City Hall Administration
Ryan Law, "Nairobi," 2018, City Hall
Linda Wallace, "She Who Calls the Sun Down," 2000, Street Shop
Erica Wagner, "Market Study No. 1," 2018, Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility
Martha McIver, "Untitled," 2009, City Hall
Tom Garfield, "Butte with a View," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
Mary Kirkwood, "Family Portrait," 2001, University of Idaho
Helen Grainger Wilson, "Dance of the Rosehips," 2003, 3rd Street Annex
George Flett, "Elk Medicine," 2010, City Hall
Ilsa Shreiner, "Otter Family," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
Jeanne Wood, "Viking Pot, 2004," Water Department
Betty Jo Fitzgerald, "Boxed Tulips," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
Dave Schweitzer, "Wooden Bowl," 2004, Police Department
Susan Segota, "Winter Market," 2018, Water Division
Steve Schulte, "Grassy Mop," 2015, Water Department
Kevin Rhodes, "Starburst," 2019, Arts Department
Rob McPherson, "Poplar," 2016, Engineering
Terrie Walters, "Hummingbird Watercolor," 2003, City Hall Administration
Henry Stinson, "Portrait Mayor Bill Lambert," 2016, City Hall
Arnold Westerlund, "Voices in the Midst," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
Jared Shear, "Potlatch Valley," 2010, Finance Department

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