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Calls for artists
The Arts Commission regularly posts opportunities to apply for various public art and SFAC Galleries projects on an ongoing basis. The best way to stay on top of new available opportunities is to sign up for our Newsletter to be notified when opportunities become available.
The Arts Commission regularly posts opportunities to apply for various public art and SFAC Galleries projects on an ongoing basis. The best way to stay on top of new available opportunities is to sign up for our Newsletter to be notified when opportunities become available.
Ingleside Police Station Replacement Public Art Project
The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States or have representation from a U.S. based gallery willing to contract with the Arts Commission on the artist’s behalf to submit qualifications for Ingleside Police Station Replacement Public Art Project.
The art opportunity consists of a two-dimensional artwork or artworks located on an interior wall within the station's multiuse Community Room. Artwork will measure approximately 300 square feet, and will be comprised of durable, maintainable materials suitable for a publicly accessible, active, multi-use space, such as ceramic tile, mosaic, or similar media.
Patricia's Green Temporary Sculpture Loan: Request for Proposals
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, a beloved neighborhood park and civic gathering place in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. Eligible works must be fully realized, previously fabricated, and currently located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The selected work will be loaned to the City for a minimum period of one year beginning December 2026, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement of the artist, SFAC, and the SF Recreation and Parks Department. The total project budget may not exceed $30,000 and is inclusive of all project-related expenses, including engineering, General Liability and Fine Arts insurance, any required modifications to prepare the work for outdoor display, round-trip transportation, installation and deinstallation, signage, and periodic maintenance and repair throughout the loan period. All costs are administered and managed by the artist or lender. An artist honorarium/loan fee of no greater than 20% of the total loan amount is included within this budget. Given the budget available, works located outside the San Francisco Bay Area are unlikely to be feasible due to transportation costs. The selected work will not become part of the San Francisco Civic Art Collection. This is a loan agreement only; the artwork remains the property of the artist or lender throughout the display period.