Wood Sculpture Trail Artists Call - Soundview Park
Gig Harbor Arts Commission planning call for artists to create wood carvings on snags at Soundview Park for expanded sculpture trail.
The Gig Harbor Arts Commission is developing plans for a call for artists to expand the wood sculpture trail at Soundview Park in Gig Harbor, Washington. During their January 8, 2025 meeting, commissioners identified a cluster of tall carved snags at Soundview Park as viable candidates for new sculptural installations. The commission aims to create a cohesive sculpture destination by linking existing and new carvings into a single trail experience. The project focuses on wood-carving installations with a woodland-creature theme, though artists won't be limited to a single motif. Past artist carve days have successfully completed multiple snags in one or two days. The commission plans to provide an accessible web-based tour via QR codes for visitors who cannot walk the full route. Budget constraints have historically limited projects, with annual funding in the range of $75-100 (units unconfirmed). The timeline targets installations for spring or summer 2025. Next steps include defining the scope of work, confirming budget and number of snags to commission, and posting the official call for artists through the city's standard artist proposal process. The commission will compile a list of existing carved snags and their locations to guide the trail development.