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 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 Call for Art

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission invite artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent sculptural installation at the Intermodal Transit Center Sculpture Garden. This artwork will be a memorial to Andrew Thatcher Becker, a longtime Moscow resident whose advocacy for people with disabilities greatly impacted the community. Accessibility, communication, compassion, understanding, and courage were watchwords for Becker, whose spirit of inclusion infused all of his work in Moscow. After studying political science at the University of Idaho, Becker pursued activism in many forms, including teaching as well as advocacy for human rights and the rights of people with disabilities. Becker shared energy with his community at Milestone Decisions and in service to the Moscow Human Rights Task Force, City of Moscow Human Rights Commission, and the Mobility Task Force.

Artists are invited to propose an artwork that expresses Andrew Becker’s core beliefs in the dignity of all people, the equity of accessible communities, and the value of pathways both literal and figurative: smooth sidewalks to travel or communications that connect people to one another. The Intermodal Transit Center, with its proximity to the Paradise Path and its focus on multi-modal access, is the perfect place to celebrate Becker’s life and spirit.

Submissions will be accepted through November 12, 2021 at 5 p.m.

To submit a proposal, visit https://bit.ly/andrewbeckermemorialsculpture..

To download the full RFP, click here.

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
Miles Pepper, "The Volunteer," 2004, Fire Station #3
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.

Inna Popova, Cereal and Milk, 2021, Perimeter and Hwy 8
Justin Pickard, Rent Free Treehouse, 2021, S Blaine and Hwy 8
Britani Phelps, Day on the Palouse, 2021, Palouse River Dr and US 95
Sonya Isenberg, Explosions, 2021, Warbonnet and Hwy 8
Leslie Wisocki, "Unraveled," 2017, 6th and Alley
Marisa Gibler, "Toy Box," 2017, Jackson and College
Alison Meyer, "Glorious Day on the Palouse Hills," 2018, Wren Welcome Garden
Dominic Chiaramonte, "Untitled," 2018, Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility
Justin Pickard, "Amanita muscaria," 2018, 6th and Jackson
Julene Ewert, "Spring Flowers in Mason Jars," 2018, 3rd and Jackson
Julene Ewert, "Grounding Hills," 2018, 3rd and Washington
Danielle Mitten, "Traffic Jam," 2018, 6th and Washington
Justin Pickard, "Plant Meditation," 2020, 3rd and Main
Melissa Rockwood, "I like coffee, I like tea," 2020, 6th and Main
John Larkin, "Penstock," 2020, D and US 95
Emily Power, "Whoosh," 2020, Line and HWY 8
Julene Ewert, "Constellation Harbor," 2020, Moscow Public Library
Joey Nance, "Small Town Neon," 2020, Sweet and US 95

Faith Clark, "Circles of Light and Color," 2021, ITC Sculpture Garden
Amanda Harlow, "Tether," 2021, ITC Sculpture Garden
Sue Lemons, "Rainbow War Pony," 2021, ITC Sculpture Garden
Talor Sheldon, "Poised In Flight," 2021, ITC Sculpture Garden
Emma Woolstenhulme, "Morchella Colorem," 2021, ITC Sculpture Garden

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 five 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

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

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