ArtPORT LA is a global sculpture program that provides an anchor for civic art at the Port of Los Angeles through artworks at scale, immersive exhibitions, and arts education themed around the ocean and natural environment.

ArtPORT LA will transform the Port of Los Angeles into an internationally-recognized artistic and cultural destination, enhancing civic beauty and connecting communities. 

  • Artworks will include works from world-renowned local and international artists across multiple sites at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. 

  • Sculptures in dialogue with the sites will be exhibited through regional and global partnerships.

  • ArtPORT LA’s campus and administrative space will include an interactive digital media gallery and event venue, a makerspace for K-12 arts education, community classes and a neighborhood resource garden.  

A Port is more than a place for cargo and commerce; it is also a hub connecting cultures and ideas. 

  • Los Angeles is a world-class destination for the arts, although it lacks a civic-scale sculpture park. 

  • The Los Angeles waterfront is undergoing a transformation at the Port of Los Angeles, with more than $1 billion dollars of investment for infrastructure and public access, visited by two million cruise ship visitors annually.

  • ArtPORT LA will offer a multitude of audiences opportunities to experience the Port through art and environmental education. 

  • As a regional and international cultural destination, ArtPORT LA will attract global audiences and provide opportunities for cultural tourism that contribute to economic development.

Artworks in renderings are examples only.  Images courtesy of The Port of LA, West Harbor Development, and AltaSea.  22nd Street Park is the primary site for large-scale art installations as recommended in the Port-commissioned Connectivity Plan.  View public art related highlights of the plan here.

We are committed to a sustainable model of public-private partnerships and resource sharing that revitalizes civic spaces, inspires local and global audiences, and leaves a legacy for future generations.