San Franciso’s Chinatown is one of the most historically and culturally dynamic neighborhoods in the United States. Its rich history intertwines with San Francisco’s own story, with records of Chinese participants present at Portsmouth Square during the celebration of California's admission into the Union in 1850. Chinatown has stood in the same location for over a century, maintaining a concentration and continuity of history unparalleled in other ethnic communities of the city.

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Galleries is pleased to announce an Artist in Residence (AIR) opportunity in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD). Launched in 2015, the SFAC Artist in Residence Program builds partnerships with City Departments in order to provide unique artist residencies that result in strengthening the value of artists participating in and responding to the advancement of civic dialogue.  

The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications to activate Fulton Street Plaza with a series of regular and predictable youth focused activations leading up to a large-scale performance or event; one project will culminate in a performance or event Fall 2024 and one project will culminate in a performance or event Spring 2025. SFAC is available to advise and provide guidance on permits. Fulton Street Plaza is an active multi-use area, projects with a degree of flexibility and adaptability will be prioritized.