An Arts Sampler

Spokane has hundreds of pieces of public art, some bought privately and donated and some paid for by taxpayers. Here is a sample:

“The Childhood Express,” the red wagon sculpture by Ken Spiering in Riverfront Park, $30,000. Bought privately and donated.

“Bringing Home the Wishing Rock,” sculpture by John Young at the remodeled Northern Pacific Railroad station, $60,000. Bought by the city’s “1 percent for art” program.

“Mnemosyne’s Alphabet,” engraved copper and glass panels by Dennis Evans at the new downtown library, $50,000. Bought by the Spokane Public Library.

“Suntracker,” solar-activated mobile by Peter Teneau at North Central High School, $20,900. Bought by the state’s half-percent for art program.

“East-West Arbor,” cedar and honeysuckle arbor by Jody Pinto near the Ag Trade Center, $72,000. Bought with both state and city money.

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