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 1990s, 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.
New Public Art Installation
The Homecoming
Artist Statement from Jennifer Corio & Dave Frei:
"We are Jennifer Corio & Dave Frei of Cobalt Designworks. Dave and I have been creating metal sculptures together for fun since 2001, and as a business since 2008 out of our studio in Vancouver, WA. In our partnership I do the conceptual development and design, and Dave brings them to life in his metal shop. We love using bold colors and playful forms to brighten landscapes and lift moods.
We are honored and excited to create The Homecoming for the C & Main Street Couplet. It is especially meaningful since Dave grew up in Moscow and graduated from Moscow High and U of I. This project is a wonderful way to pay homage to the place where Dave was born and raised.
The idea for this piece came to me one day as I was watching a flutter of bird activity in my backyard. It was an early fall day with cooler temperatures; the kind of day birds seem to love. There were about a dozen different species interacting. To a backyard birder, this is very exciting!
There were the usual suspects; the house finches, goldfinches, sparrows and juncos. These songbirds grace us with their presence every day. These are the local residents.
There was a northern flicker eating from the suet feeder. It had been hanging out a lot the past few weeks, but sometimes I can go months without seeing it again. Kind of like college students where you see them for 9 months of the year, but then they disappear each summer only to return as school kicks off again in fall.
Particularly exciting was the fact that two fresh faces flew in, familiar but not common in our backyard. Cedar waxwing and spotted towhee. I only see them a couple times a year in our backyard, as if they are dropping by from out of town to visit their friends and relatives.
Then there was a warbler, a non-native migratory bird, beginning its long journey heading south, passing through, stopping for a drink, a bite and a bathroom break before heading to its final destination.
Entranced watching them all, I think to myself, “It’s like a HOMECOMING”. The light bulb went off and in an instant I had the idea for the C & Main sculpture.
I imagined an abstract representation of the Palouse hills as the backdrop, creating the multi-colored, peaceful, undulating and richly layered familiarity of the local landscape. In the forefront I saw birds on a wire; after all, we’ve already got these utility looking poles that are a required design element for the site!
Birds, which are very social creatures, become a metaphor for Moscow residents, visitors and passersby. The sitting birds are taking a break from the busyness, enjoying each other, people watching, feeling a sense of community, a sense of belonging.
A flock of birds is flying in, evoking a visual sense of deceleration in order to slow down and join the others, a symbol for what’s happening at this intersection as people come off Hwy 95 and head into the heart of town.
A small farmhouse sits atop the hill as a nod to both HOME and Moscow’s farming heritage.
As motorists, cyclists and pedestrians move around the intersection, the ‘landscape’ shifts in depth and dimension, just like the Palouse hills and their changing relationship to each other. Even the backside holds the integrity of the undulating hills. Our hope is that together the elements create a scene that conjures feelings of home, familiarity, community and joy."
Permanent Collection
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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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Miles Pepper, "The Volunteer," 2004, Fire Station #3
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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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Inna Popova, "Palouse Hikers," 2016, S Blaine and HWY 8
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Mike Beiser, "Untitled," 2016, Palouse River Dr. and US 95
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Rachael Eastman, "Cherry Blossoms and Rainier Cherries," 2016, Warbonnet and HWY 8
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Leslie Wisocki, "Unraveled," 2017, 6th and Alley
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Marisa Gibler, "Toy Box," 2017, Jackson and College
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Alison Meyer, "Glorious Day on the Palouse Hills," 2018, Wren Welcome Garden
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Dominic Chiaramonte, "Untitled," 2018, Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility
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Justin Pickard, "Amanita muscaria," 2018, 6th and Jackson
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Julene Ewert, "Spring Flowers in Mason Jars," 2018, 3rd and Jackson
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Julene Ewert, "Grounding Hills," 2018, 3rd and Washington
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Danielle Mitten, "Traffic Jam," 2018, 6th and Washington
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Justin Pickard, "Plant Meditation," 2020, 3rd and Main
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Melissa Rockwood, "I like coffee, I like tea," 2020, 6th and Main
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John Larkin, "Penstock," 2020, D and US 95
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Emily Power, "Whoosh," 2020, Line and 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 and US 95
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Ryan Law and Tiffany Midge, "Heron In Moonlight and Spring Valley Reservoir," 2016, Perimeter and HWY 8
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Hannah Lay, "SS Luna," 2019, Intermodal Transit Center
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Ocean Locke, "Ourapteryx sambucaria," 2019, Intermodal Transit Center
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Sarah Ashby, "Perspective," 2019, Intermodal Transit Center
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Phillip Lerum, "Vulpes Pyro," 2019, Intermodal Transit Center
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.
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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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
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Mary Kirkwood, "Family Portrait," 2001, University of Idaho
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Jeanne Wood, "Untitled," 2003, Finance Department
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Kyla Lakin, "Mid-day at Roost Coffee," 2015, Community Development
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Ben Carpenter, "Wooden Vessel," 2004, Police Department
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Mary Kirkwood, "1983 Portrait of Keith Washburn," 2001, University of Idaho
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Henry Stinson, "Portrait Mayor Bill Lambert," 2016, City Hall
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Judith Mousseau, "Mayor Nancy Chaney," 2012, City Hall Administration
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Mary Kirkwood, "Boat Ride," 2001, Arts Department
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Ilsa Shreiner, "Otter Family," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
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Tobias Sauer, "Standing Proud," 2017, Water Department
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Steve Schulte, "Grassy Mop," 2015, Water Department
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Betty Jo Fitzgerald, "Boxed Tulips," 2009, 3rd Street Annex
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Forrest Dickison, "Creek Side Light," 2014, Arts Department
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Bill Blair, "Friendship Walk," 2005, Street Shop
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Antonin Passemard, "The Gypsy Life," 2012, Paul MANN Building
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Sharon Macy, "Historic First Methodist Church," Moscow, ID, 2018, City Hall
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Jo Simpson, "Untitled," 1987, Finance Department
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Larry Ellingson, "Copper Band Reflector," 2013, Street Department
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Alf Dunn, "Untitled," 1987, Paul MANN Building
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Larry Ellingson, "Untitled," 2014, Streets Department
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Debra J. Burt, "The Dining Room," 2020
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Andy Sewell, "Garden Studebaker," 2013, Engineering
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Aaron Johnson, "Afternoon Clouds," 2013, City Hall Legal
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Ellen Vieth, "Joy, Suture, Lesson and There," 2008, Third Street Annex
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Tom Garfield, "Butte with a View," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
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Carl Warnick, "Moscow Changing Seasons," 1987, 3rd Street Annex
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Carolyn Guy, "Porcelain Jar," 2004, Arts Department
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Jed Davis, "Untitled," 1987, Streets Department
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David McGranoghan, "Sidewalk Closed," 2010, Street Shop
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Terrie Walters, "Hummingbird Watercolor," 2003, City Hall Administration
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Arnold Westerlund, "Voices in the Midst," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
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William Billingsley, "Moscow Centennial Fanfare," 1990, City Hall- Administration Intern Office
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Katherine Clancy, "Ichabod," 2009, City Hall
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Ryan Law, "Nairobi," 2018, City Hall
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Karen Rohn, "International Rust," 2013, Street Department
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Martha McIver, "City Hall in the Snow," 2010, City Hall
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Mary Kirkwood, "Portrait of Robert Kerr (1949)," 2001, University of Idaho
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Haru Tsurusaki, "Ceramic Scuplture," 2004, City Hall Administration
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Artist Unknown, "Patriotic Flag," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Kevin Rhodes, "Starburst," 2019, Arts Department
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Carla Kappler, "Farmers Market Sunflowers," 2014, Eggan Youth Center
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Bill Voxman, "Palouse Winter," 2, 2012, 3rd Street Annex
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Lauren McCleary, "Night Shifters," 2015, Water Department
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Helen Grainger Wilson, "Dance of the Rosehips," 2003, 3rd Street Annex
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Erica Wagner, "Market Study No. 1," 2018, Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility
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Martha McIver, "Latah County Grain Growers Inc.," 2010, Street Shop
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Linda Wallace, "Untitled," 1987, Engineering
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Chuck Pezeshki, "Evening, Southern Pahsimeroi," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Jeanne Wood, "Viking Pot, 2004," Water Department
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Arnold Westerlund, "Untitled," 1998, 3rd Street Annex
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Kelly Knouff-Burk, "Moscow City Hall," 2019, Arts Department
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Carla Kappler, "Rainy Day Market, 1999," Arts Department
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Clara Nickels, "Creation," 2019, Community Events Division
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Bill Blair, "Red Delicious," 2005, Community Development
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Dana Aldis, "Palouse Impression," 2011, Engineering
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Chris Anderson, "Painted Clock," 2002, City Hall Third Floor
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Aaron Johnson, "Spring Green," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Bonnie Griffith, "Twilight on the River," 2015, City Hall Administration
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Mary Kirkwood, "Abstract, blue and green," 2001, University of Idaho
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Martha McIver, "Untitled," 2009, City Hall
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Dave Schweitzer, "Wooden Bowl," 2004, Police Department
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Pat Tremaine, "County Line," 2019, Arts Department
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David Wilson, "Outlaw," 2019, Eggan Youth Center
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Ralph Crawford, "Calf Roper edition 12 of 24," 2015, City Hall
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David Wilson, "Blazing West," 2019, Community Development
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Martha McIver, "Moscow City Hall," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Diana Pace McIver, "Purple Prickly Pear Cactus," 1997, City Hall Administration
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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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Nancy Bowman, "View From Sand Road," 2013, City Hall Administration
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Susan Segota, "Winter Market," 2018, Water Division
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Rob McPherson, "Poplar," 2016, Engineering
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Mary Kirkwood, "Self Portrait of Mary Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
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Susan Segota, "Dancing at the Farmers Market," 2012, 3rd Street Annex
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James (Pete) Amell, "The Barn," 2011, Paul MANN Building
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Diana Moses Botkin, "Purple Palouse Morning," 2010, Arts Department
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George Flett, "Elk Medicine," 2010, City Hall
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Tom Garfield, "Pea Mill," 2010, Engineering
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Linda Wallace, "She Who Calls the Sun Down," 2000, Street Shop
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Mary Kirkwood, "1984 Portrait of Brenda Kirkwood," 2001, University of Idaho
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Terri Walters, "Ginger Jar," 2004, Arts Department
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A. Barr, "The Pond," Date Unknown, City Hall
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Jan Gordon Brown, "Eastern Blue Jay," 2013, City Hall Legal
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Jared Shear, "Potlatch Valley," 2010, Finance Department
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Frank Werner, "Wooden Decoy," 2004, City Hall
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Lauryn Ringwood, "Scout Christmas," 2014, Community Events Division
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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