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Artwork of three sculptures, titled "Flourish," 2021, by Alison Saar, stainless steel, patina, and paint. Collection of the City & County of San Francisco. Courtesy of SFO Museum.

Reclaiming Histories: Black Feminisms & Visual Art

The San Francisco Arts Commission and SFO Museum invite you to join us for a special event on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a roundtable discussion with artists Alison Saar, Adia Millett, Eve Sandler, Taller SANAA (Shanna Strauss and Jess Sabogal). Moderated by curator Ashara Ekundayo.RSVP for the Roundtable Discussion
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

Calendar

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Event
Reclaiming Histories: Black Feminisms & Visual Art
Meeting
Civic Design Review Committee Meeting - May 18, 2026
Meeting
Civic Design Review Committee Meeting - June 15, 2026
Meeting
Civic Design Review Committee Meeting - July 20, 2026

PAST CALENDAR

Event
SFAC Main Gallery Opening Reception for "Dream Jungle"
Meeting
Civic Design Review Committee Meeting - January 29, 2026

News

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Press release
San Francisco Reimagines the Monument: Shaping Legacy Project Unveils Five Temporary Public Art Commissions
Press release
New Poster Series by Adrian Arias, “Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience,” brings the culture and stories of San Francisco’s Mission District to Market Street
Press release
Creating Waves: San Francisco Celebrates Unveiling of New Permanent Public Artwork "Mareas" at Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Plaza
Mayor Lurie Unveils Bust of Late Mayor Ed Lee at City Hall
Mayor Lurie, San Francisco Arts Commission Award More Than $10 Million To Support 151 Local Artists, Nonprofits, Cultural Organizations
Mayor London Breed Announces National Call For Artists to Create Chinatown Artist Registry

Resources and Opportunities for Artists

What's on View Now at SFAC Galleries

Moving San Francisco

Shaping Legacy

Shaping Legacy
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Arts Commissioners

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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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Director of Cultural Affairs

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Commissioners

Black man with glasses wearing a blue suitChuck Collins(he/him)Commission PresidentAt LargeWoman with brown shoulder length hair wearing a black blazerJanine Shiota(she/her)Commission Vice PresidentPerforming Arts & Literary ArtsA woman, smiling, wearing black facing forwardJD Beltran(she/her)CommissionerVisual ArtsA man, smiling facing forward.J. Riccardo Benavides(he/him)CommissionerA man, smiling facing forward.Seth Brenzel(he/him)CommissionerWhite man with light brown hair wearing a pink suit with pink tiePatrick Carney(he/him)CommissionerArchitectureWoman with black and grey shoulder length hair wearing a navy dress and shawlSuzanne Ferras(she/her)CommissionerVisual ArtsMan with grey hair wearing black glasses in a black suitNabiel Musleh(he/him)CommissionerVisual ArtsFilipino Man with GlassesAl Perez(he/him)Arts CommissionerWoman with brown shoulder length hair wearing a black shirt.McKenna Quint(she/her)Arts CommissionerWoman with short white hair wearing a black shirtJessica Rothschild(she/her)CommissionerArchitectureBlack man with long braided hair wearing a black shirtMarcus Anthony Shelby(he/him)CommissionerPerforming Arts (Music)Commissioner Debra WalkerDebra Walker(She/Her)CommissionerVisual ArtsAsian Woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a navy suit and silver pearlsLydia So(she/her)CommissionerEx Officio, Planning Commission

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San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Building401 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 325
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Main Line415-252-2266

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