The Port of San Diego is once again looking to beautify its harborside with Urban Trees 4, set to kick off later this year.
The Port holds the public art project, in which participants design and build artistically inspired “urban trees” for installation along the promenade, and is accepting submittals for designs until 5 p.m. Feb. 8.
Up to 30 artworks will be selected for the program on Feb. 15, at which time the artists will be provided with a 12- to 15-foot-high steel or aluminum pole that serves as the trunk and are encouraged to be creative in their selection of materials and design. The work will be on display for a minimum of 12 months starting June 3.
To submit, the Port asks for a three-dimensional model of the proposed artwork and a single page containing artist contact information, explanation of the design concept, overall dimensions, proposed materials and the asking price if artwork is available for purchase.
The design must also meet clearance and wind load requirements. All designs will be voted on by the Port’s Public Art Committee.
Artists will be compensated through a loan of $2,500, intended as an honorarium or design fee, and will be paid within 30 days after the artwork is installed.
The artwork remains the property of the artist and can be sold or removed after the 12-month loan period has ended.
To register as an artist or for more information, visit www.portofsandiego.org.