Murals by Sarah Folden (Cowlitz) found on our Promenade Pop-up kiosks. Photo by Growing Boy Media.
Public Art at Waterfront Park
About Art at the Park
Waterfront Park showcases a dynamic collection of public art that highlights Seattle’s cultural richness and diversity. Permanent installations, such as statues and fountains, enrich the park’s ambiance, creating spaces for reflection and inspiration. Complementing these are temporary art pieces by local artists, organized in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Park. These temporary artworks and installations act as opportunities for local artists to show work and celebrate the area’s traditions and cultural tapestry, fostering a vibrant environment where community stories and artistic expression come together.
Seasonal Art
Friends of Waterfront Park partners with local artists to bring beautiful, temporary art installations to the park. These installations honor the rich traditions and cultures of the Seattle community, reflecting the region’s diversity. By working with artists to publicly showcase their work, we are contributing to a Waterfront Park where stories are shared, history is interrogated, and art is valued.
Seasonal Art on Display
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Currents of Connection by Taylor Cameron (Snoqualmie) is a public mural displayed across a series of shipping containers on Pier 62. This artwork invites visitors to move through the space with awareness, offering a layered narrative that honors Coast Salish presence while contributing to a welcoming and dynamic waterfront experience.
- Opening May 9, 2026 on Pier 62
Meet the Artist: Taylor Cameron
- This designer is a graduate of Western Washington University, where they earned a degree in design along with a minor in American Indian Studies. Throughout their time in school, they developed a strong eye for aesthetics and a genuine love for creating designs that not only look good but also tell a story and reflect the identity of a brand. Their education gave them both the technical skills and the cultural awareness to approach design with purpose and perspective.
- They believe that good design is about more than just visuals—it’s about connecting with people. Whether it’s through a logo, a layout, or a photo series, they focus on using design to communicate in ways that are clear, thoughtful, and emotionally engaging. Their background in photography plays a big role in this. They have a knack for capturing moments that feel real and turning those moments into visuals that support and strengthen the message behind a brand or project.
- Being a Snoqualmie tribal member also deeply influences their work. They bring their cultural background into their creative process in an intentional and respectful way. It’s not just about including cultural elements—it’s about representing them honestly and meaningfully. Their studies in American Indian Studies helped them understand how design can reflect and support Indigenous identity, and they use that knowledge to add depth and authenticity to their work.
- They’re especially interested in blending tradition with modern design approaches. Whether it’s pulling from Native stories, symbols, or values, they aim to create work that feels rooted in culture while still feeling fresh and relevant. They understand the importance of accurate representation and are careful to avoid using cultural references in a way that feels surface-level or trendy.
- Overall, they approach design with a mix of creativity, cultural insight, and a deep respect for storytelling. They love creating visuals that speak to who people are and what they stand for, and they bring a lot of heart to the projects they work on. Whether working with a brand, a community, or an individual, they’re all about designing with intention—and always aiming to make something that feels real, honest, and impactful.
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3 community-led placemaking activations are coming to Waterfront Park this summer in partnership with the Community Partnership Committees with support from Architects Without Borders and Uncommon Bridges.
These temporary art installations will be at social intesections along the Park Promenade from July through October featuring interactive designs by artists Jackie Crane, Melvin Freeman and E.T. Russian.
More details on each installation coming soon!
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The art exhibition at Stadium Plaza features rotating artwork by local Indigenous artists and are selected by Friends in collaboration with the Pulling Together Committee, ensuring fresh art each year.
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Learn more about previous installations that we’ve commissioned from different local artists by following the links below:
- Turbulent Times by Peter Boome
- We Are Water Installations
- Vivid Matter Collective’s Subway Cypher
- Promenade Pop-ups
- Celestial Waves light art installation by Marisa Erven
- Promenade Pop-Up Gallery featuring Indigenous artists El Sueño and Vaquero Azul
Publicly Sited Art Installations
Discover the stories behind Waterfront Park’s beautiful publicly sited art installations. Visit the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Project’s art page to learn how these artworks celebrate Seattle’s vibrant culture and community, contributing to the park’s role as a place of reflection, connection, and inspiration. Arts and culture are central to the park’s design, offering sculptures, multiuse infrastructure, and more for visitors to enjoy and interact with.
Installed:
- Pier 62 – Land Buoy Bells by Stephen Vitiello
- Union Street Pedestrian Bridge – Unfurling a Gesture (The Nature of Persistence) by Norie Sato
- Pioneer Square Habitat Beach – Migration Stage by Buster Simpson
- Seawall – Seawall Strata by Haddad|Drugan
- Park Promenade – Structures by Oscar Tuazon
- Park Promenade – Family by Qwalsius-Shaun Peterson
- Overlook Walk – Guests by Ann Hamilton
- Pike + Pine Corridor to Waterfront – Visual language by Derek Bruno and Gage Hamilton
Upcoming:
- Overlook Walk – Sculpture by MTK Matriarchs