The 2nd Annual Public Art Program in Cannon Beach!

Sculpture Without Walls 2008-09, A City of Cannon Beach Public Art Program
The City of Cannon Beach, Oregon presented its second annual Sculpture Without Walls (SWW) in the Spring of 2008 and was on display from April 2008 to April 2009. Five sculptures were selected by a panel of jurors and were installed in prominent outdoor locations in Cannon Beach. On the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2008 the winner of “the Peoples Choice Award” was revealed, "Fisherman's Dance" and was purchased for $15,000. The piece is now a permanent part of the City’s public art collection.  

The 5 sculptures shown below were selected by last year's panel of jurors and will remain on display through April 2009.  Click here to view the map of sculpture locations.

Erosion III by George and Scott MacDonald

The Throne by Nicky Falkenhayn

The Wave by Sharon Warman Agnor

THIS YEAR'S WINNER! Fisherman's Dance by Steve Jensen

Release by M.J. Anderson

LAST YEAR'S WINNER! A Delicate Balance by Wayne Chabre

2008-09 Jurors representing public, private and educational organizations selected the finalists for this years competition:
· Eloise Damrosch, Executive Director, Regional Arts & Culture Council, Public Art Program
· Wayne Chabre, Artist of Walla Walla, WA whose "Delicate Balance"was the 2007 People's Choice
· John Olbrantz, Maribeth Collins Director, Hallie Ford Museum of Arts, Willamette University

Click here to view this years competition

For more information or comments, please contact City Manager Rich Mays via email or at (503) 436-8050.