Public Art Program

The Port of Oakland is committed to enhancing its facilities through public art by commissioning a wide-range of artistic styles, forms, media and disciplines that characterize the breadth of contributions an artist can make to the public arena. The Port's Public Art Ordinance was adopted in May 2002 to address the responsibility for how its operations and actions impact the social fabric and population it serves. The ordinance makes public art a requirement for all major construction projects on Port property, including OAK's Terminal Improvement Program and for private development on land purchased and leased from the Port.