San Francisco Arts Commission Programs

The San Francisco Arts Commission is the City agency that champions the arts in San Francisco. We believe that a creative cultural environment is essential to the City’s well-being. Our programs integrate the arts into all aspects of City life. The Commission was established by charter in 1932 (Charter sections 5.103 and 16.106).

 

What’s New

Three Great Art Fairs, One Amazing Weekend
May 17-20 promises to be the biggest art weekend in San Francisco history. Buy your tickets today for these exciting art fairs.


SF Fine Art Fair

Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
Expect the best in post-war and contemporary art from 400 respected artists all presented by 70+ prominent galleries worldwide.
ArtPadSF
The Phoenix Hotel
Experience innovative programming and performances, collector tours, video screenings, installations, special events and panels featuring 40 exciting national and international galleries.
artMRKT San Francisco
Concourse Exhibition Center
The Bay Area's premier contemporary and modern art fair will feature 70 highly reputable galleries creating an ideal context for the discovery, exploration and acquisition of art.

Help Save the Coit Tower Murals
A recent story in the Los Angeles Times delves into the many issues facing the Coit Tower murals. Help us ensure that this treasure trove is around for generations to come by making a donation to ArtCare today.

SFO Audio Art Tour: Online and on iTunes
The Arts Commission has created a new audio tour with the opening of San Francisco International Airport's new Terminal 2. The public art program included five new commissions as well as works representing the best artistic talent to come out of the Bay Area over the last 40 years. You don't have to go to SFO to experience these incredible works. Download the tour on iTunes or listen online.

 

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Watch and Listen

Culture Wire: The show about Art and Culture in the City
Deep Roots:
A podcast about art in our communities

Public Art
Don't miss the opportunity...
RFQ's and calls for artists.

Street Artists
The application form for a license to participate in the Arts Commission's Street Artists Program is available here.

City Hall Tours
Tours offered daily. See more...