Public Art News

Three Artists Teams Selected as Finalists for San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Artistic Lighting Project

Monday, 11 August 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The selection panel for the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting project has recommended three teams as finalists to design a signature artwork on San Diego Bay. The three teams are the Bideau Company of Ballan-Mire, France; the Peter Fink team of London, UK; and the team of Ned Kahn/ Patrick McInerney Associates/ Jason Edling of California. Two alternate teams were selected. These are Leni Schwendinger of New York City, and Grenald Waldron & Associates with Ray King of Narberth, Pennsylvania.

Urban Trees 5 Unveiled

Sunday, 03 August 2008

The 31 artworks were officially dedicated and unveiled on August 2. The Marketing, Public Art and General Services departments worked together to facilitate the event. In attendance were the artists, their guests, Port employees and Saturday morning visitors to the waterfront.

New Season of Urban Trees Coming Soon to the North Embarcadero

Tuesday, 10 June 2008
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

Monday, 09 June 2008

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

Thursday, 15 May 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.