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Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on 100% Affordable Artist Housing Project at 1687 Market Street
Artists Hub on Market Will Include 94 Affordable Homes for Artists and Creative Workers, Alongside Dedicated Arts and Cultural Space; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Build Affordable Homes, Bring Down the Cost of Living, and Strengthen San Francisco’s Creative Economy.Shaping Legacy Project Unveils Art Installations and Free Community Events
Public Art Kiosks, Community Activations, Panels, and Site-Specific Illumination Mark a Bold Reimagining of History and Monuments Across San Francisco
Living Histories of Resistance and Community
Third installation of the 2026 Art on Market Street Poster Series, titled “History Makes the Present Complete,” by artist Vida Kuang, now on view along Market Street
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
Matthew Goudeau will oversee the newly unified city agency comprised of the Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and Film SF.
"I split the ground, so it would not close over me"
A two-person exhibition featuring Kelley Finley and Tricia Rainwater as part of SFAC Galleries Mentorship Fellowship
New Poster Series by Colin Choy Kimzey Explores Asian American Histories and Collective Memory
Second Installation of 2026 Poster Series, titled “Dreaming People’s History,” by artist Colin Choy Kimzey, now on view along Market Street
San Francisco Reimagines the Monument: Shaping Legacy Project Unveils Five Temporary Public Art Commissions
Mellon-funded initiative challenges the "bronze and stone" tradition with installations centering the working class, migration, and community memory.
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
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is pleased to present Layers of the Mission: A ...
Creating Waves: San Francisco Celebrates Unveiling of New Permanent Public Artwork "Mareas" at Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Plaza
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC), in partnership with the Port of San Francisco, are ...