A port is more than a place for cargo and commerce;
it is a hub connecting cultures, ideas, and people.
ArtPORT LA is creating Southern California’s only world-class contemporary sculpture park on 25 acres of public land at the Los Angeles Waterfront in San Pedro.
Large-scale artworks and enhanced park amenities will inspire joy and creativity for local and global visitors, creating a cultural legacy launching in time for the 2028 Olympic Games.
San Pedro’s Waterfront is Transforming
Over $1 billion of investments underway within walking distance, including recreational, retail, and R&D destinations
Sailing venue for the 2028 Olympics
Busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere
1+ million annual cruise ship visitors, with new mega cruise terminal coming soon
Designated as one of California’s 24 cultural districts
Potential Participants
In conversation with selected artists
ArtPORT LA’s art program will invite dialogue between past and present, local and global, with dynamic artworks that engage the area’s diverse histories from maritime and industrial to environmental and cultural.
A Legacy for LA
Showcasing artistic visions that celebrate the resilience, creativity, and cultural diversity of Los Angeles
Cultivating healthy cultural and physical community space
Engaging Angelenos, visitors, and global audiences for the 2028 Olympic Games, and beyond
Creating a contemporary Beacon of Light for Los Angeles, and the world!
Over $1 billion of real estate and infrastructure investment by the Port of Los Angeles, private developers, and the corporate sector is transforming the waterfront at the Port of LA in San Pedro, gateway to the Western United States.
Future Cruise Gateway for Los Angeles
The new Outer Harbor cruise terminal will serve state of the art cruise ships which can accommodate 10k+ passengers and crew per ship.
West Harbor, San Pedro Public Market
LA’s new waterfront destination opening in 2026 includes food, retail, and recreation with a 6,200 seat waterfront amphitheater and 175’ ferris wheel.
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
“Blue Economy” research and development hub focused on advancing solutions to food and energy supply, climate change, and ocean exploration.
Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles
Handmade shopping experience home to hundreds of individual artists and makes presenting unique handcrafted goods in vibrant shop spaces.
Partnerships and Supporters
ArtPORT LA will enhance civic beauty and community connectivity, transforming the Port of Los Angeles into a place for internationally-recognized artistic and cultural exchange, creating a local and global legacy for generations.
Join us in this unprecedented opportunity!
Select images courtesy of The Port of LA, West Harbor, Discover San Pedro