Rising Tides project proposed for installation at Alameda Point
Alameda has been chosen as one of 17 finalist cities in the running to receive up to $1 million in the Bloomberg Public Art Challenge. This unique grant program supports public art projects that celebrate creativity, enhance urban identity, encourage public/private collaborations, and strengthen local economies.
Projects from applicant cities included sculptures, murals, performances, digital projects, light installations, and festivals. The most frequently cited issues were urban revitalization, environmental sustainability, and equity. Proposals also included addressing unsheltered communities, gun safety, and public health. Up to 10 winning cities will be chosen this fall to execute their projects over the next two years.
Alameda’s proposed project, Rising Tides, aims to increase awareness of climate change and sustainable economic development by commissioning a series of visual and performing art works on our former Naval Air Station in an area vulnerable to rising sea levels.
The City of Alameda was selected as a finalist from more than 150 project proposals received from cities in 40 states. The other 16 cities chosen as finalists were Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; Columbus, Ohio; Honolulu, Hawaii; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; New Orleans, Louisiana; Orlando, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; Raleigh, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; and San Diego, California.