In an effort to attract locals and tourists alike to the waterfront, the port initiated the Urban Trees program in 2003. They commissioned 30 artists to construct tree themed sculptures - based on a 12 foot by 6 inch (diameter) pole - to be placed along a half mile stretch of San Diego Bay, from Broadway Pier to Hawthorn St. The project was initiated as part of the North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, in which the port, along with the City of San Diego and Centre City Development Corporation, are gradually giving the area a face lift.
Trees is now entering its fifth iteration, and the port is calling for artist submissions for jury consideration. For each of the Trees projects the port chooses only 30 artists to participate, although the last version, Urban Trees 4, had nearly 120 applicants. All finished pieces are available for sale at the close of the exhibition, which will run for about a year.
All artist proposals are due to the port by March 5. Winners will be chosen at the committee meeting on March 12, and all selected artwork must be ready for delivery and installation by June 30. Artists may submit up to two proposals each.
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