An iconic gateway sign marking the entrance to the NoHo Arts District will be relit Thursday night for the first time in more than a decade.
The NoHo Gateway Sign, a large-scale public art installation that has been dark since 2013, will be illuminated during an evening ceremony led by Los Angeles City Councilman Adrin Nazarian.
Community members are expected to gather at dusk for the event, which will include a countdown to the moment the sign is switched back on.
Created in 2009 by artist Peter Shire, the stainless steel structure stands about 60 feet tall and spans roughly 80 feet across Lankershim Boulevard. The sign features stylized imagery reflecting the entertainment industry, including cameras, costumes and set design elements that represent the neighborhood’s artistic roots.
Shire’s design was selected from among 60 artists who submitted proposals for the project. The NoHo Arts Council said the goal of the installation was to enhance the street’s appeal.
“I am a maker of things, a hand-skills guy,” Shire told the Los Angeles Times in 2007. “(There) is no separation between art and craft. They are all one, and a daily living experience is worthy of aesthetic consideration.”
Officials said restoring the landmark has been a long-standing goal aimed at revitalizing the identity of the North Hollywood Arts District and improving its visibility.
“Through the efforts of Council member Nazarian, the sign will now be lit every night, letting the world know that the NoHo Arts District is alive and shining bright,” Nazarian’s office said in a statement.
Nazarian said the relighting is part of broader efforts to invest in public spaces and support the local arts community.
The ceremony is scheduled to take place near Johnny’s Auto Body on Lankershim Boulevard at 7:45 p.m., followed by a community gathering.
The NoHo Arts District, known for its theaters, galleries and production studios, has long been a hub for performers and creatives in the San Fernando Valley.