COEUR d’ALENE — There is a story behind the couple who have for years been sitting on a bench at McEuen Park in front of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

And if you want to hear from the artist responsible for that sculpture, you can.

All you have to do is download the app and hit play.

“Hi, my name is George Lundeen, and you are looking at 'The Valentine,'” says the voice. “The Valentine is a sculpture I made in, I think, the 1990s. I had previously done a sculpture called 'Departure,' which was two young people kind of huddled together on a park bench. It was a pretty popular piece. I had a fellow call me a few years later and wanted one of those for his shoe shop.”

Lundeen goes on to explain more about the history of the sculpture, how it came to be. Turns out, it was Nike CEO Phil Knight who was the fellow with a shoe shop that inquired about that sculpture.

“I hope you enjoy the older couple on the piece because they’ve been in love for a long time and she’s holding his Valentine,” Lundeen says.

The voices of artists sharing the inspirations of their different pieces and other details are available via a self-guided public art tour via the Otocast Audio Mobile App.

The free app features 80 pieces of art mapped around the city and uses GPS to pinpoint the user’s location and provides in-depth text and audio pertaining to each unique artwork in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Riverstone Park, Atlas Waterfront Park and several roundabouts.

Officials love it because people can take a customized audio tour and easily get information about art they see on display throughout Coeur d’Alene.

After you download the Otocast app, search for Coeur d’Alene and you’re off on your tour.

You can hear from artists like Scott Campbell outlining his creation, "Eagle with Fish," Bill Ohrmann describing "Bear," and Terry Lee offering insight behind "The Suffragist."

“Hear the artist’s narratives in their own words — right in the palm of your hand,” according to a press release from the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission.

Jane DeDecker created "The Explorers," a bronze sculpture in McEuen Park that depicts three kids balancing on a log.

"I hope that this piece inspires us to not only enjoy nature, but to recollect what we've gained and what we've experienced in exploring the natures and wonders of our world," she says in the recording.

Mayor Jim Hammond said the partnership between the city and Otocast provides “an immersive experience for visitors and our community members."

“We invite you to enjoy Coeur d’Alene, enjoy a relaxing day on the lake and take a tour and hear the concepts behind Coeur d’Alene’s public art collection,” he said.

The City Council last year approve an agreement with Otocast, LLC for the creation and hosting of an audio guide mobile app for $5,000, plus annual maintenance fees.

The Arts Commission is working on marketing plans to publicize the app. Key to its success will be whether people use it.

When the council approved the deal, several members asked for a review of the app to see how many download it and determine if it is worth the money.

Arts Commission Chair Mary Lee Ryba believes it will be popular.

"It’s going to be a wonderful thing for our community and our visitors,” she said.

A ribbon-cutting for the launch of the Coeur d’Alene’s Public Art Tour App is scheduled 9 a.m. Monday at the “Under the Rainbow” entrance of McEuen Park, 420 E. Front Ave.