Tag Archives: Jet Martinez

CAE: StreetSmARTS Celebrates Urban Art & Culture With Community Extravaganza

STREETSMARTS CELEBRATES URBAN ART & CULTURE WITH COMMUNITY EXTRAVAGANZA
The San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works plan an array of lively activities to commemorate the completion of the StreetSmARTS program’s pilot-year. veryone is invited to join the fun on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the African American Art and Culture Complex

Deep Roots 03: Art in Storefronts

Art in Storefronts Launch. Photo by Genevieve Masse

Art in Storefronts Launch. Photo by Genevieve Masse

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

This episode of Deep Roots looks at Art in Storefronts, our innovative pilot program that transformed the streetscape in four San Francisco neighborhoods: Central Market, the Tenderloin, the Bayview, and the Mission. Vacant storefronts with boarded up windows became destinations for vibrant contemporary art. This summer, visit Art in Storefronts in Chinatown. The launch party is Friday, June 11 from 5-7 in Wentworth Alley. (more…)