Take a minute to explore the campus of EvCC and you will no doubt find a diverse array of artwork and sculpture. Styles range from traditional to abstract and explore an even wider range of mediums.

In 2004, the mission to enhance the quality and variety of artwork on campus was given to the Art Collections committee.

With Dean of Arts and Chairman Jeanne Leader, the committee works to manage current artworks on campus as well as the acquiring of new works of art and coordinating the annual art budget. This committee encompasses members of the faculty and administration as well students and members of the public.

The campus acquires art in several ways; the EvCC foundation can purchase it, it can be donated to the school or displayed on loan from artists. One of the most common sources of campus art is the Washington state Arts Commissions Art in Public Places program.

This program requires that state funded construction projects must include the cost of new buildings and an extra .5 percent of total construction cost dedicated exclusively to commissioning artwork for that building. Artists nationwide participate in a competitive process to be included on the commissions roster.

The "Theory of Everything" plaza in front of Whitehorse Hall depicts an artist's visualization of several scientific theories. Creator Fernanda D'Agostino states, "the intriguing forms of waves, particle physics, worm holes and black holes that anticipate theory" served as inspiration for her work.

Inside Whitehorse Hall, the walls are lined with student-created art, both current and past, as well as more complex works of art from other artists.

Whitehorse Hall houses three very noteworthy pieces currently on loan to the college. Paul Vexler's "Helix" consists of three helixes; two that rotate, one horizontal and one vertical, and another that is vertical but stationary.

A prominent tribal artist, Alex Paul Sr. and his family of the Swinomish Indian Reservation, carved the Universal Totem located in front of Olympus Hall. This piece was a gift to the students of EvCC from the United Native American Council. The various carved figures represent different aspects of education and higher learning.

The Arts Collection committee also has plans to enhance the art collection in our social sciences building, Gray Wolf Hall. The Art Collection Committee plans to use the social sciences as thematic element to connect the pieces in this building.

A former student created the "Yu'pik Tribe Fur Seal Mask," formerly displayed in the Russell Day Gallery and soon to be displayed in Grey Wolf. This mask was donated to a fundraiser, purchased and then donated again the school.

Everett Community College has chosen to sponsor artwork in the new community fitness center. Although this building is not state funded and is not required to contain public art, EvCC wants to show a commitment to art in public spaces.

The college has also chosen to provide the .5 percent of construction cost to include artwork. Their goal is to enhance and enrich the time students spend in the fitness center.