Artist Verena Schwippert says a fond goodbye to her "Waterline" sculpture, now installed in Lebanon Park in downtown Arlington.

 

Arlington's leaders and its active arts community have been instrumental in developing the city's growing reputation as an arts destination.

"Waterline," a sculpture featuring three large granite boulders by Arlington artist Verena Schwippert, is the latest addition to the city's public art collection. The sculpture was installed July 25 at Lebanon Park along the Centennial Trail in downtown Arlington.

On the day of installation, Schwippert carefully placed her group of three large polished granite boulders at their permanent home between rain showers._

"I'll miss seeing them from my kitchen window," Schwippert said, as she supervised the installation of the boulders, with help from fellow sculptor Pam Hom and employees from Cuz Concrete. __

Nevertheless, the local artist is happy to have them placed in the public park setting for the community of Arlington to enjoy. Luckily, they are only a few blocks from her home.__

The sculpture is visible from Lebanon Street, an historic entrance into downtown Arlington, and is near the labyrinth installed by the community three years ago with financial assistance from the Arlington Arts Council. AAC acquired this sculpture with funds from last year's Fall into Art Auction._

Since 2003 the Arlington Arts Council has helped the city develop its impressive collection of about 30 works of art, including sculptures and murals along the Centennial Trail and other locations, and some two-dimensional indoor works as well. _

Another project, a sculpture of an eagle by Bill Matheson of La Conner, has been selected and is pending approval from the city before installation on the top of City Hall.

"Waterline" and other 2011 accomplishments will be dedicated at the AAC's annual Celebration of the Arts during Art in the Park in Legion Park Saturday, Sept. 10.