City of Burbank Announces Call for Artists for Compass Tree Park Public Art Project
Burbank, CA (April 24, 2026) – The City of Burbank is issuing a Call for Artists as part of its long-standing Art in Public Places Program, seeking qualified professional artists to submit proposals for the Compass Tree Park Public Art Installation.
Established in 1992, the City’s Art in Public Places Program was created to enrich the lives of residents and visitors through meaningful engagement with art. Over the years, the Program has resulted in more than 130 public art installations citywide, contributing significantly to the City’s cultural identity and visual landscape.
This new opportunity is part of the broader Burbank Channel Bikeway Public Art Project, an initiative to integrate art along the Burbank Channel Bikeway, a one-mile multi-use path that serves cyclists and pedestrians while connecting neighborhoods, commercial areas, and regional bike networks.
The selected artist will design, fabricate, and install a permanent, freestanding artwork at Compass Tree Park (picture below), a small but historically significant site along the bikeway. The Park commemorates an 1817 landmark where Spanish Padres planted four sycamore trees to mark the cardinal directions, serving as a navigational point between early California missions. Today, the Park features compass tiles, shaded seating, and serves as a popular entry point and rest area along the bikeway.
The City seeks artwork that reflects the Park’s rich history while celebrating the Bikeway’s role as both a transportation corridor and a community recreation space. The installation should engage visitors, complement the surrounding environment, and be constructed from durable, low-maintenance materials suitable for long-term outdoor display.
In addition to the Compass Tree Park installation, the City anticipates future opportunities for additional artworks along the bikeway corridor.
Submissions will be accepted from April 24, 2026 to June 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm. A downloadable copy of the Call for Artists for Compass Tree Park Public Art Project application can be found by visiting www.BurbankCA.gov/APP
