Public Art
San Francisco is home to one of the largest and most diverse public art collections in the country.

From the airport to the zoo, the Arts Commission ensures that all city residents, workers and visitors have access to world-class art in everyday settings.

SOMA West Skate Park: Jovi Schnell, The Saturn Clock, 2014. Photo: Ethan Kaplan Photography

Explore the Collection

The Civic Art Collection encompasses over 4,000 objects that range from historic monuments to contemporary works commissioned through the City's percent-for-art program.

Projects in Development

The Arts Commission is currently working on long-term public art projects for several massive capital projects such as the Central Subway, San Francisco International Airport and the new Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit.

Recently Completed Projects

Explore recently completed Arts Commission managed public art projects around San Francisco such as the San Francisco International Airport, Central Subway, and Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit projects.

Art on Market Street

Learn more about ongoing public art programs and opportunities on Market Street, including the Market Street Poster Series prgram in partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and Clear Channel, and the Arts Kiosks program, in partnership with JCDecaux.

What's Coming Up

Public Meeting

Visual Arts Committee Meeting

March 20
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3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 416 and Online
Public Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

December 18
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1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

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

Community Investments Committee Meeting

April 16
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 416 and Online
Public Meeting

Civic Design Review Committee Meeting

April 15
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2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 416 and Online