Donkey Creek Bell
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"Ringing In The Salmon" is a work by Tom Torrens and Ben Isitt that was placed at Donkey Creek Park as part of the City's Public Art Program. The work was chosen by the Arts Commission last year. The Ribbon Cutting event was in August of 2009. (Artist Tom Torrens, Arts Commission Chair Bob Sullivan and artist James Torrens pictured above.)
Since 1972, the Gig Harbor Commercial Fishermen's Club has incubated salmon eggs at Donkey Creek, releasing over 1 million fry into Gig Harbor Bay each year. Every fall, mature salmon find their way from the open sea back to Austin Estuary; fighting their way up the culvert into Donkey Creek to spawn.
The "Ringing In The Salmon" sculpture celebrates this annual cycle and, through art, promotes the preservation of our salmon and watersheds.
The images below show the Mayor, members of the Arts Commission and the artist at Donkey Creek Park to discuss the final placement of the sculpture. (click title to view full size of image)
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On-site Meeting |
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Commission Discusses Location Options |
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"X" Marks the Spot |
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Installation |
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Torrens Positions Ben Isitt Fish |