PubArt Press Releases

New Public Art at the Potrero Branch Library

New Public Art at the Potrero Branch Library

February 10, 2010

Bay Area artist Gina Telcocci’s sculpture reflects neighborhood’s culture and history.

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City Monuments Contribute to National Conservation Training

City Monuments Contribute to National Conservation Training
February 4, 2010

Thanks to a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant the San Francisco Arts Commission, ARG Conservation Services and the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works host a National Conservation Workshop in San Francisco.

Patrick Dougherty’s The Upper Crust to be Deinstalled on February 23, 2010

Patrick Dougherty’s The Upper Crust to be Deinstalled on February 23, 2010

The artist’s first project in San Francisco, The Upper Crust was created with over 4,500 lbs. of willow saplings interwoven into the tops of the sycamore trees located in Civic Center Plaza.

Announcing the Finalists for the Central Subway Public Art Program

Announcing the Finalists for the Central Subway Public Art Program
January 29, 2010

19 Prominent National and Local Artists and Artist Teams will Compete for Opportunities at the Chinatown, Union Square/Market Street and Moscone Stations

Colossal Sculpture by Zhang Huan to Grace San Francisco’s Civic Center

Colossal Sculpture by Zhang Huan to Grace San Francisco’s Civic Center
January 22, 2010

The San Francisco Arts Commission will Install Three Heads Six Arms in Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza in Late Spring 2010

New Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series by Jonathan Burstein

New Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series by Jonathan Burstein
December 11, 2009

New Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series celebrates the vibrant social and visual environment of one of San Francisco’s most iconic boulevards

Patrick Dougherty’s The Upper Crust Extended through February 2010

Patrick Dougherty’s The Upper Crust Extended through February 2010
December 10, 2009

The Arts Commission provides a free docent tour for the public on the first Tuesday of every month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.

New Podcast Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Harvey Milk Bust

New Podcast Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Harvey Milk Bust
December 2, 2009

Featuring commentary by Anne Kronenberg, Harry Britt, the artist and more.

Arts Commission Unveils 23 New Sculptures at the Sunnyside Conservatory

Arts Commission Unveils 23 New Sculptures at the Sunnyside Conservatory

Artist team Wowhaus brings fantasy and wonder to the newly-renovated Conservatory and garden.

Art on Market Street Posters on View in Walnut Creek

Art on Market Street Posters on View in Walnut Creek
October 7, 2009

Bedford Gallery presents a retrospective look at the Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Program.

Art on Market Street Catalogue Celebrates 2008 Poster Series

Art on Market Street Catalogue Celebrates 2008 Poster Series
September 25, 2009

Featuring Original Work by Bay-Area Artists Owen Smith, Jenifer K Wofford, Briana Miller and Thien Pham

Maya Lin Debuts Final Memorial at California Academy of Sciences

Maya Lin Debuts Final Memorial at California Academy of Sciences
September 17, 2009

Maya Lin’s first multimedia artwork, What is Missing?, raises awareness about the current environmental crisis

Announcing The 2009/10 Art on Market Street Poster Program

Announcing The 2009/10 Art on Market Street Poster Program
September 2, 2009

The New Series Kicks Off with Local Artist Pamela Wilson-Ryckman

New Public Art at Ingleside Library

New Public Art at Ingleside Library
August 25, 2009

New public artwork was inspired by an underground creek and the neighborhood’s cultural diversity.

PRESS EVENT: Maya Lin to Debut Final Public Memorial at the California Academy of Sciences
August 21, 2009

Memorial is dedicated to raising awareness around biodiversity and habitat loss.

New Public Art at Laguna Honda Hospital

New Public Art at Laguna Honda Hospital
August 14, 2009

With the opening less than a year away, we are now starting to install the hospital’s new artworks!


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