This guide was prepared by the San Francisco Arts Commission in February 2009 to assist artists interested in applying for the Public Art Program.

How to Apply on CaFÉ (PDF, 1.9 MB)

This guide for using CaFÉ is divided into 3 parts:
Part A: Register (p. 3-8)
Part B: Upload Images (p. 9-12)
Part C: Apply to Call (p. 13-23)

For questions about using CaFÉ, please contact CaFÉ directly at CaFÉ@Westaf.org.

For a list of SFAC Calls for Artists, please visit the following webpage:
http://www.sfartscommission.org/pubartcollection/category/calls-for-artists/

Public Art Documents:

• PA00: Public Art Ordinance
• PA01: Policies and Guidelines for the Public Art Program
• PA02: Other Requirements for Artists
• PA03: Sample Artist Contract
• PA04: Vendor Compliance Forms
• PA05: Mural Design Approval Guidelines
  • PA05.1: Mural Design Information Form
  • PA05.2: Visual Artists Rights Act
  • PA05.3: California Art Preservation Act
  • PA05.4: Artist Waiver for Murals
• PA06: How to Apply for Calls on CaFÉ