List of public art in Kirkland, Washington


This is a list of public art in Kirkland, Washington.
This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwork visible inside a museum.
Most of the works mentioned are sculptures. When this is not the case it is stated next to the title.
TitleArtistYearLocation/GPS CoordinatesMaterialDimensionsNotes
The Storyteller1987 5808 Lake Washington Blvd NE
Cast aluminum8.5 x 18 x 8 ft.
The Homecoming1992Marina Park
Bronze
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1972Marina Park
Bronze13 ft. x 41 in. x 46 in
The Water Bearers1994 David Brink Park
Bronze8 x 19 x 19 ft.
Puddle Jumpers1989Marina Park
Bronze68 in. x 12 ft. x 41 in.
Jessica, Jake and Annie1987Park Place shopping center
Bronze35 x 40 x 36 in.
Changing Workplace, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrowca. 1985Lake Washington Institute of Technology East Building
Granite84 x 144 x 84 in.
The First Romance1992 Houghton Beach Park
Bronze48 x 52 x 48 in.
Leap Frogging1991Marsh Park
Bronze53 x 69 x 44 in.
Mountain Comrades1989Corner Kirkland Avenue and State Street
Bronze12 x 60 x 68 in.
Close Quarters1990Corner Central Way and Lake Street
Bronze62 x 77 x 52 in.
WinterHoughton Beach Park
Finnish graniteSculpture: 72 x 30 x 48 in.; Base: approx. 22 x 45 x 70 in.
SpringHoughton Beach Park
Finnish granite
Wind Gyro #2Forbes Creek Fire Station
Betty Louca. 1994Banner Bank, Kirkland Ave. and Main Street
Bronze
Carouselca. 1995Downtown library
Cast aluminum
Bounding Mule DeerLake Washington Blvd and Lakeview Drive
Bronze
CirculationsTotem Lake freeway stationSteel and granite
Cow and Coyoteca. 2002Corner of Central Way and Lake Street South
BronzeTraditionally dressed in whimsical costumes on holidays by city residents since 2011
The Fishermanca. 1998Waverly Beach Park
Cast aluminum
'City of Kirkland Annex Building, 302 1st Street
Copper
Giving Backca. 2002Park Lane and Lake Street South
Bronze fountain
MatadorCorner 3rd Street and 10th Ave
OntarJuanita Village
Stainless steel, copper and fiberglass
Rac-o-LomJuanita Village
Stainless steel and fiberglass
ReverbLake Street South
Stainless steel
Gesture #1Carillon Woods Park
Basalt
The GossipsPeter Kirk Park
Bronze
Last Giftca. 200388 Kirkland Avenue
Concrete
NestingPark Lane
BronzeRelocated 2015?
Of GracePark Lane
Bronze
Fountain and post-tensioned obelisk2003Lake Washington Institute of Technology Technology Center
Granite
The Naturalca. 2002Peter Kirk Park ballfield
Bronze
Social Intricacy/The Beachca. 2011Kirkland Transit Center
Granite
Rainwater fountainca. 2006Ben Franklin Elementary
Basalt
Patination11250 Kirkland Way
Vessel Grouping fountain2010Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street
Red and black granite glacial erratic bouldersCully Ewing credited as assistant on plaque
Sun Signs; July1989Kirkland Public Library Bronze on granite base tall
Oceanic 2005Kirkland Public Library Cast epoxy/fiberglassArtist sued United States to display piece that was offensive to Senator Jesse Helms.
Pump-to-gram 2014Metro pump station 3rd Street and Park Lane Powder‐coated and painted steel and aluminum, cast glass
Sidewalk stepping stones2014Central Way pedestrian bulbs at Lake Street and Main Street Glass, ceramic and metal mosaic
Birdhouses2008Kirkland Avenue and Main Street Etched steel with laser‐cut figuresArtist also created SIFF's Golden Space Needle Award.
The Spikes2017 Cross Kirkland Corridor at NE 85th Street Railroad spikes reclaimed from former BNSF lineThree columns rising from metal baseFirst installation on Cross Kirkland Corridor trail; sculpture created by Lake Washington Institute of Technology welding student