Port of San Diego ‘Planting’ Urban Trees

Friday, 21 August 2009
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

The new crop of the Port of San Diego’s Urban Trees is beginning to blossom along the Embarcadero. Chester Wamsley, equipment operator with the Port’s General Services Department, has been busy “planting” this week, installing one-third of the 30 new artworks that make up Urban Trees 6.

The sixth edition is due to be officially dedicated during a ceremony that will be open to the public on September 12. The Port's Public Art Program conceived the temporary exhibit six years ago to add to the already postcard views of San Diego’s waterfront. Artists were invited to apply their creative talents to the design of artistic trees to add color, form, interest and fun to the waterfront.

On Friday, August 21, artist Todd Williams had his turn in the planting spotlight. His Urban Tree, titled "Synthesis" was carefully guided into its planter just north of the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.

New Crop of Urban Trees Coming to San Diego's Embarcadero

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Urban Trees 5 Going Up For Sale

The Port of San Diego’s sixth installment of Urban Trees will soon be lining the San Diego bayfront. Thirty new sculptures have been selected for Urban Trees 6 and will be “planted” for a half-mile along Harbor Drive from the Cruise Ship Terminal to Hawthorn Street during the month of August. Once in place, the artworks will call the Embarcadero home for one year.

The Port's Public Art Program conceived the temporary exhibit six years ago to add to the already postcard views of San Diego’s waterfront. Artists were invited to apply their creative talents to the design of artistic trees to add color, form, interest and fun to the waterfront.

A Tribute to Bob Hope: Thanks for the Memories

Wednesday, 08 July 2009
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-6222, [Photos] Dale Frost

Bob Hope, the beloved figure who serenaded millions of men and women in the Armed Forced for more than five decades with his signature song, "Thanks for the Memories," is still making memories.

His latest came today, July 8, 2009, at the dedication of a military artwork: “A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military,” which includes a bronze sculpture of the famed entertainer and 15 bronze figures representing the branches of the military – the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

Bob Hope’s Family to Join Port of San Diego Celebration, Dedication of Public Artwork

Monday, 06 July 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Bob Hope, the legendary star who entertained millions of troops over a span of five decades, is now immortalized in bronze as part of a military tribute artwork called “A National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military.”

The artwork is located at the Port of San Diego’s G Street Mole, south of the USS Midway Museum. It also includes 15 life-sized bronze figures representing servicemen and women from the five branches of the military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Those sculptures were installed in the park in late 2006, but the Bob Hope figure was still in production.

Ancient History Comes to the Waterfront as the Port Installs the Public Artwork “Penelope”

Friday, 26 June 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A new artwork depicting one of the most revered women in Greek mythology will be installed on the waterfront at the former Harbor Seafood Mart, just north of Seaport Village. “Penelope,” a six-foot tall woven bronze sculpture by Fallbrook artist Michael Stutz, will be installed on the public promenade, adjacent to the Port’s Embarcadero Planning Center at 585 Harbor Lane in San Diego (map). The installation will begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.