San Francisco
is a city committed to the enrichment of the public landscape through the vigorous nurturing of Public Art, a commitment that can be seen throughout our neighborhoods and civic spaces.

Over the years, San Francisco has amassed a substantial collection of American art situated in everyday locations frequented by residents and visitors alike.

These sites range from the San Francisco International Airport and the George R. Moscone Convention Center, to neighborhood recreation centers, police and fire stations, parking garages, hospitals, and other public facilities.

Some are subtle surprises. Others are bold artistic statements. Together, they express the vitality of San Francisco.

New Public Art Opportunities

SF cityscape Central Subway Public Art Program
Call for Artists
Applications available through CaFÉ starting Monday, February 25, 2008.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2008
Budget: Not yet determined
Eligibility: Open to artists living in the United States
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Convocatoria a Artistas
Chinese RFQ

Sunnyside Conservatory Artist Selection Panel Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
25 Van Ness, 8th floor conference room
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Harvey Milk in City Hall

Clay model of Harvey Milk bust in artist studio.
  • Harvey Milk statue set to be unveiled May 22, 2008, 6-9 PM at San Francisco City Hall.

Crouching Spider SCULPTURE ON THE eMBARCADERO

Spider sculpture installed on Pier 14
  • Crouching Spider, Louise Bourgeois, 2003. Bronze, silver nitrate and polished patina, and stainless steel, 106.5" x 329" x 247". Courtesy Gallery Paule Anglim, San Francisco and Cheim & Read, New York. Photo by Perretti & Park Pictures.

Art on Market Street

Poster: 'BART riders save over 200,000 gallons of gas a day by taking public transportation.' Multi-colored marks against pink-taupe ground.
  • Wish You Were Here! project catalogues now available free of charge! Pick one up at 25 Van Ness Suite 240 during regular business hours.

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