Port, City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture Present Fall for the Arts

Thursday, 01 September 2011
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216, (619) 686-6200

A Celebration of Arts and Culture on the Big Bay

The Port of San Diego and the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture are proud to announce Fall for the Arts, a free, fun event on San Diego Bay. It will take place on Saturday, October 1, to kick off National Arts and Humanities Month.

Fall for the Arts is the second event in the Port of San Diego's commitment to "activate the waterfront" with public activities. Through partnerships with organizations and its five member cities – San Diego, National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and Coronado – the port is planning year-round events to draw the public to the waterfront.

Fall for the Arts will feature performances, workshops, demonstrations, food and exhibits from throughout the region. It will be held, Saturday, October 1, at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Broadway Pier and Port Pavilion will be transformed into an array of zones, each with unique offerings. There will be areas to experience live theater, dance, music and to enjoy hands-on art activities.

There will also be a food concession as well as a Kid Zone, offering creative workshops for children of all ages.

"The Port is excited to be involved in this celebration of arts and culture on San Diego Bay," said Scott Peters, chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners. "There is no better way to engage the community than to draw the public to our magnificent waterfront and showcase the diverse arts and culture San Diego has to offer."

The event is sponsored by the City of San Diego's Commission for Arts and Culture and the Port of San Diego, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the California Arts Council, the San Diego Foundation, Americans for the Arts and the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Parking may be limited, so the public is encouraged to use public transportation. Visit SDCommute.com for schedules.

National Arts and Humanities Month is a coast-to-coast celebration of the importance of culture in America. It is designed to encourage all Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives.

The Port of San Diego was created by the state Legislature to manage San Diego Bay and surrounding waterfront land in December 1962. The Port has been responsible for $1.7 billion in public improvements in its five member cities.

San Diego Bay and its surrounding tidelands provide a recreational haven for boaters, cyclists, fishermen, runners and art enthusiasts. Seventeen public parks along the waterfront include amenities such as children's playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields and miles of scenic walkways. There are four public fishing piers, four public boat launch ramps and several accessible boat docks.

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