Art in Capital Improvement Projects
In 2004, the Mayor and City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Council Policy for Public Art (PDF) resulting in a set-aside of 2% for art in the City's capital improvement projects.
The following public art projects associated with the City's capital improvement projects are currently underway:
- New Central Library
Artists: Donald Lipski, Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Gary Hill, Roy McMakin, Ingrid Calame
Status: Art designs have been approved. On hold for construction. - Misson Hills Branch Library
Artist: Cork Marcheschi
Status: Art design in progress. On hold for further architectural design. - Central Police Facility
Artist: Kim Emerson
Status: Art design has been approved. On hold for construction. - Fire Station 5 Hillcrest
Artist: TBD
Status: Artist selection process in progress.TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED 9-16-10: Call for Artists (PDF) - Fire Station 17 Mid-City
Artist: TBD
Status: Artist selection process in progress. TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED 9-16-10: Call for Artists (PDF) - Fire Station 22 Point Loma
Artist: Roberto Delgado
Status: Art design has been approved. On hold for construction. - Mission Valley Mini Park
Artist Team: Steve Gillman, Katherine Keefer
Status: Art design has been approved. On hold for construction. - La Jolla Shores Lifeguard Tower
Artist: Mary Lynn Dominguez
Status: Art design has been approved. Construction imminent. - South Mission Beach Lifeguard Tower
Artist: Roman de Salvo
Status: Art design in progress. - Ocean Beach Comfort Station
Artist: Shinpei Takeda
Status: Art design in progress.