Artwork for the Margaret Hayward Playground Public Art Project

The San Francisco Arts Commission held a selection process to choose an artist to produce a two-dimensional artwork for the Margaret Hayward Playground Community Building. The goal of the project is to create a signature artwork for the renovated Margaret Hayward Playground that will inspire and engage the site users and enhance their connection to recreation and to the neighborhood. Emory Douglas was selected to create site-specific work for this opportunity. 

Art Proposals for the the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Administrative Offices Public Art Project

The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose an artwork for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s new Administrative Offices and Client Access Point at 440 Turk Street. The project involves the remodel of an existing building at 440 Turk for the purposes of serving as administrative offices for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), and providing certain client services.

Art Proposals for the Traffic Company and Forensic Services Division Public Art Project

TCFS.jpgThe San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose an artwork for new Traffic Company and Forensic Science Division building, which will be located at at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Toland Street. The facility will be shared by the San Francisco Police Department’s Traffic Company and Forensic/CSI Division.

Art Proposals for Fire Station #35 Public Art Opportunity

FS35.jpgThe San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose artwork for new Fire Station #35 at Pier 22 ½. The Fire Station will consist of a new two-story fire boat station, which will be built on top of a steel float and anchored by six guide piles. San Francisco Fire Department's three fireboats and rescue watercraft will be moored at the new floating facility.

Art Proposals for the Plaza and Gardens Outdoor Sculpture Opportunities at the Southeast Community Center

SE CC Map.jpgThe San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose sculptural artworks for the outdoor plaza and gardens area at the new Southeast Community Center to be located at 1550 Evans Street. The new Community Center is designed to provide workforce, childcare, and educational opportunities for the Bayview community.

Art Proposals for the Alex Pitcher Room at the Southeast Community Center

The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose artwork for the Alex Pitcher Room of the new Southeast Community Center to be located at 1550 Evans Street. The Alex Pitcher room is a multipurpose event space that will be rented out for birthdays, wedding, meetings, and other events. The goal of the artwork is to celebrate the Bayview community—its people, values, history, and culture.

Art Proposals for the Main Lobby at the Southeast Community Center

The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose artwork for the Main Lobby of the new Southeast Community Center to be located at 1550 Evans Street. The new Community Center is designed to provide workforce, childcare, and educational opportunities for the Bayview community. The goal of the artwork is to celebrate the Bayview community—its people, values, history, and culture. Additionally, the artwork for the Main Lobby may honor the six founders of the Southeast Community Facility.

Art Proposals for the Mint Plaza Public Art Project

The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose an artist or artist team to create lighting or sculptural elements to be located at Mint Plaza along Jessie St. between Fifth and Mint St. The artwork is intended to activate the plaza in the evening so that the space is more welcoming to enter at night. Five artists were chosen as finalists by a Public Art Selection Panel to create site-specific proposals for this artwork opportunity: Future Cities Lab, HYBYCOZO, Haddad | Druggan, IwamotoScott, and Shan Shan Sheng.

Art Proposals for the 49 South Van Ness Forum Sculpture Public Art Project

The San Francisco Arts Commission is conducting a selection process to choose an artist to create a sculpture or a series of sculptures for the outdoor entry forum to be located at 49 South Van Ness. The new City building will be a 16-story tower on 11th Street between Market and Mission Streets housing the City’s permit center, building inspection, and offices of the Planning Department and Public Works. The artwork is intended to create a sense of place, as well as delight and visual engagement for the building’s users.

What's Coming Up

Public Meeting

Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners

May 06
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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Hybrid: 401 Van Ness | Rm 125 and Online
Public Meeting

Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners

January 07
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10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Hybrid: 401 Van Ness | Rm 125 and Online
Public Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

December 19
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 408 and Online
Public Meeting

Community Investments Committee Meeting

December 18
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 408 and Online