Welcome to the San Francisco Arts Commission Website

The arts are essential to making San Francisco the dynamic city it is, the favorite of visitors from around the country and around the world—and a treasure for those of us fortunate enough to live here. Our overarching goal is access. Our programs make the arts available to each and every person in San Francisco, each program in its own unique way—from the murals and monuments under the care of the Civic Art Collection, to the dance and theater productions funded by Cultural Equity Grants, to the teen poets’ work published by WritersCorps. Take some time to explore our site, and you’ll learn a lot about what we do and how you can participate. Over time, we hope you will get to learn about the incredible staff of this agency—artists and arts administrators deeply committed to public service.

Let us know what you think and how we can help infuse your life with the arts—the thing without which we would not be fully human.

The Arts License Plate helps fund the arts in California. Call the California Arts Council at 800/201-6201 to receive your license plate application today! Or click on the license plate for more online information.