Landmarks of Art Initiative is dedicated to creating site-specific, place-based artworks, exhibitions, and educational programs. Initial funding will support the development of a large-scale project called “The Compass” in the deserts east of San Diego County. This installation will secure land and feature eight full-scale boats arranged to form a landlocked compass, exploring themes of place, environment, and immigration. Designed as an aesthetic research site, it will welcome students and organizations to engage with arid landscapes. Following the project’s completion, the initiative’s mission will focus on promoting artistic practices rooted in the land and supporting emerging artists in creating place-based work.