Ellensburg Community Radio is proud to introduce to the community, Audio Art.
Listen to a walking art tour hosted by local artists and musicians, Billy Mac and Sam Albright as they take you on a musically guided tour of the art around town. You will learn some of the history and background of the art installations in this funny, sometimes windy, and always entertaining unique way to experience Ellensburg Art. On your tour, as your guides are trekking to the next creative discovery, enjoy the sweet sounds of homegrown music created by local artists, such as, Star Anna, Notable Exceptions, Ellensburg Big Band, Birdie Fenn Cent, and many more. We are very excited about this first of many to come, incredible way to bring together the art and music of Ellensburg.
The Art
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1. Friendship Park | 115 E 5th Ave
Learn about Washoe, a chimpanzee who taught sign language at CWU.
2. The 420 Building | 420 N Pearl Street
An iconic, historic Art Deco building set in the midst of our downtown. Architecture and Art beautifully combined.
3. The Clymer Museum | 416 N Pearl Street
The Ramsay Building showcasing early Western American Art and local Rodeo Hall of Fame.
4. Gallery One | 408 N Pearl Street
Gallery One Visual Arts Center is dedicated to the creation, exhibition and appreciation of visual arts in Central Washington.
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5. The Bull | The Park on N Pearl Street
This Ellensburg icon was created by Richard Beyer, the prominent Seattle sculptor who created, "Waiting for the Interurban" by the Freemont Street Bridge. He was a character and the bull was thought to be a little to anatomically accurate, hence the addition of the cowboy hat.
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6. Kittitas County Historical Museum | 114 E 3rd Ave
Housed in the historic 1189 Cadwell Building, the museum features many exhibits for the public to enjoy.
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7. Ellensburg Public Library | 209 N Ruby Street
Meet "Kit Coyote" leaning against the outside wall of the library. Sculpted by Richard Beyer, who created "The Bull". Look for the stained glass piece as well. Visit the Hal Holmes Community Center where some of Washington Rural Heritage is documented with old photographs and historical documents.
The Music
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1. Star Anna | Crooked Path
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2. The Killdeer String Band | Sailing into Walpole's March
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3. Billy Mac | Feelin' So Good
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4. Notable Exceptions | More West Than Texas
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5. Birdie Fenn Cent | Fast and Natural
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6. Ellensburg Big Band | When You're Smiling
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7. Chuck Boom | Eye of the Storm
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8. Better Day | Jump the Puddle
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9. Zephyr String Ensemble | Rhumba by Michael McLean
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10. Mark Pickerel & His Praying Hands | Be Here to Love Me
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