Congratulations to Steven Nagode, the 2026 People’s Choice Award winning Artist. Nagode receives a $1,500 honorarium for the public art piece "Octopus".
About SNVIII Artist Steven Nagode
“The Giant Pacific Octopus is a signature piece for me. I have made 19 so far. They have sold well in galleries, and won a peoples choice award last year at the Federal Way Arts Explosion."
“My metal artwork is a unique fusion of my passion for bicycling, my engineering background, and my deep connection to the stunning Salish Sea. I specialize in transforming raw, industrial parts into beautiful and inspiring metal sculptures, giving new life to materials that would otherwise be discarded. My bike-inspired art, recycled metal sculptures, and one-of-a-kind art pieces, are crafted with precision and artistic vision.”
What Is The People’s Choice Award:
Every year the People’s Choice Award gives our community a chance to decide which sculpture speaks to them the most, with a grand prize of $1,500 will be awarded to the winning artist!
The Something New program provides both a dynamic public art experience and an ongoing opportunity for sculptors from around the Pacific Northwest to exhibit their work. New pieces are selected and rotated into these permanent locations annually, bringing “something new” to Bainbridge Island each year.