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The mission of the public art program is to enhance the natural beauty of the island, foster diversity and inclusion, inspire contemplation, create community, and build a vibrant culture for locals and visitors alike through free access to art in public spaces.

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge manages the Public Art Committee, which is funded by the City of Bainbridge Island.

Haiku No Niwa

Category: Garden ; Outdoor Sculpture ; Water Feature / Fountain

Haiku No Niwa, the elegant and beautiful Japanese Haiku Garden on the west side of the Bainbridge Public Library, was created by the Bainbridge Island Japanese-American Community as a tribute to their ancestors, many of whom, though citizens, were removed from the island and interned in camps during World War II. Many people worked on this project. Among them were: Wayne Nakata, who was active in the fund-raising and planning; Junkoh Harui, who suggested the garden and agreed to coordinate the effort; and Viki McCabe and Doug Tanaka, who designed the project.