ArtPORT: a port for art
Creating a connecting hub for the flow of ideas and culture at the PORT of Los Angeles with environmentally-themed works by renowned local, regional, and global artists
ArtPORT’s Surrounding Community *:
*images courtesy of West Harbor
ArtPORT @ West Harbor potential 2024 pop up location:
ArtPORT @ 22nd Street Park potential locations:
Potential locations for sculpture at 22nd Street Park*:
*includes existing lighting, parking, access, maintenance, bathrooms
to be provided: installation pads, 24/7 security
AltaSea is adjacent to 22nd Street Park:
ArtPORT was a proud sponsor of Blue Hour 3 at AltaSea in 2022, curating an exhibition of this concept:
Sculpture Park Examples:
ArtPORT Potential Partnerships:
The Port of LA
West Harbor
AltaSea
Angel’s Gate Art Center
LA City Council San Pedro Office
LA County Supervisor
LA Parks and Recreation
LA City and County Cultural Affairs Departments
LA 2028
California Arts Council
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
San Pedro Arts and Culture District
Arts United San Pedro
San Pedro Art Association
Arts District San Pedro Waterfront
Neighborhood Councils
Patrons
Sponsors
Global Ports Arts and Cultural Exhibitions
Potential Civic Art Contributors/Advisors:
Regional Art Institutions: LACMA, Getty, MOCA, The Broad, Hammer, The Huntington…
Local Art Schools: Otis, UCLA, Art Center, Cal Arts, USC Roski School of Fine Arts…
Local Public Art Curators/Festivals/Patrons: NowART, DesertX, Coachella, Dia, Parley for the Oceans, Urban Art Projects, Visionary Initiatives in Art, Frieze…
National and International Sculpture Parks/Museums/Exhibitions: HighLine, Sculpture By the Sea, Storm King, Serpentine Gallery, Le Voyage A Nantes, Un Ate Au Havre, Burning Man, MassMOCA, , The Reef Line…
Global Biennales at Ports: Venice, Busan, Athens, Abu Dubai, Yokohama, Liverpool, International Biennial Association…
Next Steps:
Develop ArtPORT into a sustainable non-profit organization to operate sculpture park @ 22nd Street Park, and related spaces:
Convene board, council of advisors, patrons, corporate sponsors
Submit proposal for operations with time frame for exhibitions and events leading up to global launch at 2028 Olympics
Implement San Pedro’s Waterfront Connectivity Plan recommendations/strategies for public art:
Ocean Inspired Art:
Selected slides from San Pedro Connectivity Plan related to public art and 22nd Street Park:
