The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture’s Civic Art Division invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications to design, fabricate and install a freestanding permanent artwork reflective of the importance and legacy of artist Charles White in the newly renovated Charles White Park in Altadena. This is a national call open to artists residing within the United States of America.

The park is set to undergo significant improvements, which include enhancing the landscaping around its perimeter and creating entrance points on Mountain View Street and Ventura Street. An original freestanding artwork will be created in proximity to the Mountain View Street entrance. The artwork must be constructed of permanent, non-fugitive materials that will not tend to degrade or fade over the life of the artwork (25 years).

The selected artist or artist team will work with the Department of Arts and Culture, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the architect, and other members of the project management team to develop their design.

HISTORY

Charles White Park is located in Altadena, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. A renowned artist, teacher, and community advocate, Charles White was a long-time resident of Altadena and an active member of a thriving community of artists. In honor of his legacy, Los Angeles County named the park after him when he passed away in 1980. This is a rare example of a park being named after an artist, which demonstrates the significance and impact of Charles White.

Charles White Park will be undergoing improvements involving the expansion and updating of walking paths, the enhancement of lighting and site furnishings, installation of waterwise landscaping and shade trees, and a landscaped outdoor classroom area. A prefabricated multi-purpose building will replace the existing building and outdoor exercise equipment will be updated. Additionally, more covered picnic areas will be added.

Please see commission document for full project information and application instructions.

Click here for the application form.