AGENCY
Arts Commission
We support artists and arts nonprofits in San Francisco.
AGENCY
Arts Commission
We support artists and arts nonprofits in San Francisco.
StreetsmARTS Mural Program Artist Pool: Request for Qualifications
The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications for the StreetSmARTS Mural Program Artist Pool. StreetSmARTS is a partnership between the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) and San Francisco Public Works (PW).Learn more and apply by May 1, 2026, by 11:59 PMArts 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
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"I split the ground, so it would not close over me"
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New Poster Series by Colin Choy Kimzey Explores Asian American Histories and Collective Memory
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San Francisco Reimagines the Monument: Shaping Legacy Project Unveils Five Temporary Public Art Commissions
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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
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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
SFAC Programs and Opportunities for Artists
SFAC Main Gallery Exhibitions
Shaping Legacy
Cultural Centers
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Mission and Values
Policies and Guidelines
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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