ARLINGTON — The man behind the city’s first major public art installation is the keynote speaker at the Arlington Arts Council’s eighth annual Fall into Art auction and dinner on Oct. 16.
Charles Bigger created the Centennial Fountain on Division Street in celebration of the Washington state centennial in 1989. The project and its funding were coordinated by Margaret Larson, now the city’s mayor.
Bigger is scheduled to talk about the role of public art in a community, said Sarah Arney, the nonprofit council’s current president.
The Arts Council and the city have acquired more than 30 pieces of art since 2003. Even through the current economic recession, public art has been at the forefront of volunteer activity in Arlington, Arney said.
The elegant Fall into Art event is the Art Council’s major fundraiser. The group needs a head count by Tuesday of those who plan to attend.
Seattle broadcast personality Pat Cashman plans to serve as the auctioneer for the event.
Art on the block includes paintings, sculpture, glassworks, ceramics and photos.
Artists donating their work to the cause include Kathryn Glowen, Harry Engstrom, Marguerite Goff, Marilyn Oertle, Paul Nyenhuis, Kurt McVay, Mike Nordine, Helen Lueken, Carey Waterworth, Shirley Fulfs, Kent Baker, Rob Ruth, Sara Sheffield and Persis Gayle.
Live music by the The Curators features Jeff Swanson, Laurie Swanson, Ron Thordarson and Jim Bassett.
The second annual winner of the Arney Art Advocate of Arlington Award will be presented along with awards for local artists.
For more information, go to www.arlingtonartscouncil.net.
Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
Fall into Art
The Fall into Art auction and champagne dinner to support the Arlington Arts Council is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Medallion Hotel, 16710 Smokey Point Blvd. Tickets are $35 each or $265 for a table for eight, available at Flowers by George, 355 N. Olympic Ave.; Brushstrokes Art Supply, 5802 172nd St.; or by calling 360-435-5866 by Tuesday.
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