WCC Campus Art Walking Tour

Campus Grounds

Master planning at Whatcom Community College (WCC) is guided by a culture of community and a commitment to creating environments that foster student learning and enrich our community.

Pedestrian friendly open spaces are enhanced by artwork and landscaping. The campus is designed to both welcome and inspire visitors.

Olivine is WCC’s “signature rock.”  You will find this rare and beautiful rock used as benches and landscaping across campus. Art works inside campus buildings are equally worthy of a visit.

 Walking Tour Map

Photo Description:  A WCC campus map with the names and locations of artwork & landscaping located around campus grounds.

1. The Gathering: Gerard Tsutakawa, 1998, Symbolic of a pod of orcas.
2. Earthworks & Trees: Michael McCafferty 1987, Washington State Arts Commission, Art in Public Places program.
3. Roundabout Pieces of Olivine rock: adorn the first modern traffic circle to be constructed in Bellingham.
4. Noisy Water: Visitors to campus are greeted by this Japanese garden complete with waterfall, pond and carefully selected vegetation.
5. ININYAX’A7N (Thunderbird): James Harry, 2022, Washington States Art Commission, Art in Public Places Program.
6. Levitating Sphere: A demonstration of several disciplines – Art, History, Geography, Geology, Physics, Engineering, and Hydraulics.
7. Cosmic Totem: David Govedare, 2004 & Bill Sargent, Glasswork Washington State Arts Commission, Art in Public Places program.
8. Signature Rock: Represents the Olivine rock used throughout campus. This rare and beautiful rock is found locally at Twin Sisters Peak near Mt. Baker.
9. Krystal Courtyard: Dedicated in 1995 to the enrichment of life and to the fulfillment of individual dreams.
10. Foot Bridge: Creating open spaces and pedestrian walkways such as this is a central element of Whatcoms master planning.
11. Campus Garden: A campus community space where all students, staff and faculty can come learn about the wonders of gardening.
12. Parliament of Owls: Tony Angel, 1997, Washington State Arts Commission, Art in Public Places program.
13. Contemplation Garden: In appreciation of Inez Johnson, Trustee, 1986-1996.