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Arts Commission
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Request for Proposals: Patricia's Green Temporary Sculpture Loan
The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) invites artists and artist teams, as well as artists represented by a gallery or other authorized lender, to submit proposals for the temporary loan of an existing freestanding, large-scale sculpture for display in Patricia's Green. Deadline to submit proposals: September 21, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PTLearn More and Submit Your Proposal!Arts Commission Public Meetings
The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to open government. Any member of the public is welcome to attend our meetings and provide public comment.
Community Investments
Learn more about how the Arts Commission supports local artists and arts organizations through our grantmaking program and find out how to apply for future grant opportunities, Art Vendor program, and more.
Public Art & Civic Art Collection
Find out about the Civic Art Collection, public art projects, murals, and Art on Market Street Poster Series program.
SFAC Main Gallery and Art at City Hall
Experience free exhibitions at the SFAC Main Gallery located in the War Memorial Veterans Building, and exhibitions at City Hall in the North Light Court and Ground Floor
News
See all newsMayor Lurie Breaks Ground on 100% Affordable Artist Housing Project at 1687 Market Street
Shaping Legacy Project Unveils Art Installations and Free Community Events

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Living Histories of Resistance and Community

San Francisco Arts Commission Votes to Appoint Executive Director of Arts and Culture as the Agency’s New Department Head, Filling Vacant Director of Cultural Affairs Position
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"I split the ground, so it would not close over me"

Press release
New Poster Series by Colin Choy Kimzey Explores Asian American Histories and Collective Memory

SFAC Programs and Opportunities
Calls for Artists and Requests for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ)
Ingleside Police Station Replacement Public Art Project
Patricia's Green Temporary Sculpture Loan: Request for Proposals
Shaping Legacy
Shaping Legacy

Resources and Information
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Established by charter in 1932, the San Francisco Arts Commission is the city agency that champions the arts.
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Commissioners
Chuck Collins(he/him)Commission PresidentAt Large
Janine Shiota(she/her)Commission Vice PresidentPerforming Arts & Literary Arts
JD Beltran(she/her)CommissionerVisual Arts
J. Riccardo Benavides(he/him)Commissioner
Seth Brenzel(he/him)Commissioner
Patrick Carney(he/him)CommissionerArchitecture
Suzanne Ferras(she/her)CommissionerVisual Arts
Nabiel Musleh(he/him)CommissionerVisual Arts
Al Perez(he/him)Arts Commissioner
McKenna Quint(she/her)Arts Commissioner
Jessica Rothschild(she/her)CommissionerArchitecture
Marcus Anthony Shelby(he/him)CommissionerPerforming Arts (Music)
Debra Walker(She/Her)CommissionerVisual Arts
Lydia So(she/her)CommissionerEx Officio, Planning CommissionContact information
Address
San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 325
San Francisco, CA 94102
Suite 325
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone
Main Line415-252-2266
General Inquiries
art-info@sfgov.org