Public Art

New Season of Urban Trees Coming Soon to the North Embarcadero

Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego’s year-long public art exhibit, Urban Trees 4, is coming to an end on June 22.  The trees are being removed to make way for the Urban Trees 5 exhibit, set to be dedicated on August 2, 2008. 

Positioned along the North Embarcadero of San Diego Bay from Broadway to Laurel Street, the 30 tree sculptures have piqued the interest of both tourists and locals. There are sleek metal trees, such as “Slice,” the stainless steel and copper creation by Linda Joanou, and a bronze and steel design by artist Alber De Matteis titled “Ascent.”

Signature Art Subcommittee Meeting June 10th

The Signature Art Subcommittee of the Public Art Committee will meet on June 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm in the Public Art Conference Room at the Don L. Nay Port Administration Building. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is posted under the Public Art Committee page.

Public Art Committee Meeting on May 20, 2008

The Public Art Committee will meet on May 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm in the Public Art Conference Room at the Don L. Nay Port Administration Building. Items that will be discussed include the Coronado Bridge Lighting project and the Cool Globes Proposal. The Committee will also review the final design of benches for the Hilton Hotel project by artist Nance O’Banion and make a recommendation to the Port Board. The full agenda can be read here.

Public Art Newsletter Vol. 13 - Feb. 08

Public Art Newsletter Vol. 13 - Feb. 2008

In This Issue:

• Ocean Riders - Reinstalling & Rededication, Imperial Beach
• Partnership for Temporary Art - 2 New Artwork Installations
• Walking Figures by internationally-acclaimed Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz
  
• Unconditional Surrender on display until August 2008
• Tenant Projects - Eichenlaub Marine & Hilton Hotel
  

Call for Artists for San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting project

An international search is underway seeking artists’ designs for the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting project. The intent of the project is to create a signature artwork on San Diego Bay that will be instantly recognizable, enliven the public environment and draw people to the area.