Park Social in July and August

by Patricia Frischer

Park Social was developed and produced by the City of San Diego to help support artists during the pandemic while encouraging people to explore the local parks. It is an innovative way to expose the public in a safe way of how artists are on the vanguard of thought in today's world. Twenty four artists are involved in bringing pleasure, thoughtfulness and creativity to our community spaces. Here is a brief update on what you can see just in July and August with more events planned in Sept/Oct/Nov. 

TO NOV 20: Tribute to Paleteros Installation, Standley Park Map, and  University Gardens Park  by Roberto Salas  Map  Video. Drive or walk by the installation which takes the form of Popsicle sculptures, and becomes a roadside attraction especially when illuminated by cars at night. Take a look at it for the sheer pleasure of seeing the design and color and because it is a tribute to the humble popsicle sellers.

TO NOV 20: Locked Groove Installation, Plumosa Park by Margaret Noble,  Map  Video Experience this looped audiovisual work that traces and morphs along the entire curb edging of the park reminding the artist of a vinyl records shape. Temporary chalk based spray paint added graphic elements. Be sure to find the project sign at the park for the QR code to open a multichannel sound mixer to augment the experience.

JUL 30 - NOV 20: Barely Touching Installation, Kensington Park by Trevor Amery, Map  Video The work carved from wood invites park-goers to make rubbings based on surfaces inspired by kelp.

SAT. AUG 6 and Aug 13, 2PM to 6PM  : Barely Touching A Drawn Together Workshop at Kensington Park  At this hands-on Drawn Together workshop, Trevor Amery demonstrates how to make rubbings from the Barely Touching sculptures and shows park-goers how to make collages from their rubbings. An exhibition at the culmination of the installation will highlight artworks made during the workshop.

AUG 20 - OCT 22: Treeline Installation, John P. Baca Park by  Kasi Muñoz and Kline Swonger Map  Video Discover a temporary art installation set in the trees, even contribute to it with pieces of fabric, rope or other linear material.  Come dance and play and connection with fellow area residents and gain a new awareness of this park place. 

AUG 20 - OCT 13: Billboard Installation, The Park Social at Chollas Lake by Brian & Ryan, Map Video Stop by the park to see Brian & Ryan present the intervention documentation in the form of images on a billboard structure, portraits carved from tree stumps, and a whole range of discoveries they will make while at  Chollas Lake. 

SAT. JUL 30, 10AM to 3PM : Spring Tide: A Mini Pop-Up Festival at Southcrest Community Park  by Armando de la Torreat (Space 4 Art Resident Artist) Map  Video Hang out at Armando de la Torre's pop-up community festival in the park. Enjoy a family-friendly event with storytelling, puppetry, and musical performances as Armando allows for a greater diversity of views and practices to be recognized in art.

SAT. AUG 13, 2PM to 6PM: The Honeycomb Harmonies Musical Playground at Jarabek Park  by Keenan Hartsten Map Video Keenan Hartsten makes his own xylophones and ceramic pot drums and bells to host a drop-in musical playground in the park. Park-goers can creatively express themselves through music and chalk drawing in an immersive environment inspired by bees.

SAT. AUG 27, 11AM to 6PM : Essential San Diego  Temporary Installation at Kate Sessions Park by David White Map Video Experience a pair of "scenic overlook" style binoculars like no other. In this temporary installation by David White, park-goers don’t see a scenic view, but instead see into the lives of some of the essential workers who help make the city exist.

Ongoing Events:

To NOV 20: Tribute to Paleteros Installation, Standley Park Map, and  University Gardens Park Map by Roberto Salas  Video. Drive or walk by the installation which takes the form of Popsicle sculptures, and becomes a roadside attraction, illuminated by cars at night.

to NOV 20: Locked Groove Installation, Plumosa Park by Margaret Noble,  Map   Video Experience this looped audiovisual work that traces and morphs along the entire curb edging of the park. Be sure to find the project sign at the park for the QR code to open a multichannel sound mixer to augment the experience.

JUL 30 - NOV 20: Barely Touching Installation, Kensington Park by Trevor Amery, Map  Video Interact with this high-touch installation, inspired by San Diego’s natural environment; the work invites park-goers to make rubbings on the carved wood surfaces.

 

AUG 20 - OCT 22: Treeline Installation, John P. Baca Park by  Kasi Muñoz and Kline Swonger
Map  Video Discover a temporary art installation set in the trees, and experience a new sense of play, connection, and awareness of place through the formal and metaphorical qualities of line within this park.

AUG 20 - OCT 13: Billboard Installation, The Park Social at Chollas Lake by Brian & Ryan, Map Video Stop by the park to see Brian & Ryan present the intervention documentation in the form of images on a billboard structure in Chollas Lake.

 

One Day Events

SAT. JUL 30, 10AM to 3PM : Spring Tide: A Mini Pop-Up Festival at Southcrest Community Park  by Armando de la Torreat (Space 4 Art Resident Artist) Map  Video Hang out at Armando de la Torre's pop-up community festival in the park. Enjoy a family-friendly event with storytelling, puppetry, and musical performances.

SAT. AUG 6 AND AUG 13, 2PM to 6PM  : Barely Touching A Drawn Together Workshop at Kensington Park  At this hands-on Drawn Together workshop, Trevor Amery demonstrates how to make rubbings from the Barely Touching sculptures and shows park-goers how to make collages from their rubbings. An exhibition at the culmination of the installation will highlight artworks made during the workshop.

SAT. AUG 13, 2PM to 6PM: The Honeycomb Harmonies Musical Playground at Jarabek Park  by Keenan Hartsten Map Video Keenan Hartsten hosts a drop-in musical playground in the park. Park-goers can creatively express themselves through music and chalk drawing in an immersive environment inspired by bees.

SAT. AUG 27, 11AM to 6PM : Essential San Diego  Temporary Installation at Kate Sessions Park by David White Map Video Experience a pair of "scenic overlook" style binoculars like no other. In this temporary installation by David White, park-goers can see a different view of the city.