Arts and Culture Photos top row Alex Jordan, bottom Richard Bacon 40 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE LINCOLN CITY ART TRAIL A great way to explore Lincoln City’s vibrant art scene at your own pace is by using the digital Lincoln City Art Trail Passport, highlighting more than 30 public art pieces. This digital passport takes users on a self-guided ‘artventure’ through town. Visit Justin Sparks’ series of undersea murals on Northeast 22nd Street and the emeraldine dragon guarding the Sapphire Center. The city’s beloved kites are celebrated in the “Magic of the Lincoln City Kite Festival” mural on the exterior of McKay’s Market. Must-see sculptures include Gary the Octopus — a massive cephalopod at the Lincoln City Cultural Center — and Joe the Sea Lion, who has taken up residence at the Southwest 35th Street beach-access point. Friends of the Forest, a massive wood sculpture created by local arboristturned-artist James Lukinich, is also worth visiting. Don’t miss Poppy, a whimsical, 24-foot-tall metallic creature created by Portland artist Pete Beeman, greeting visitors from the front lawn of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Marvel at Poppy’s stainless steel body and feelers that are free to swing in space. Leaf shapes at the top of the beast are fused glass by artists Kelly Howard and Kerstin Hilton. See more at ExploreLincolnCity.com/Art-Trail. ART TRAIL PASSPORT Scan for more info about the Lincoln City Art Trail Passport Gary the Octopus by Dreamland Skateparks Crab mural at Pier 101 Poppy at the Lincoln City Cultural Center
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