Full Arts Commission Meeting (Hybrid)

• Call to order
• Roll call / Confirmation of quorum
• Agenda Changes
• Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. As a department dedicated to promoting a diverse and equitable Arts and Culture environment in San Francisco, we are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community.

Discussion and Possible Action 

Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes



Discussion and possible action to approve October 2, 2023 minutes.

 

Discussion

(This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Commission’s consideration.) 

Discussion 

 

Current administrative, budgetary, legislative and programming developments and announcements.  

  

Staff Presenter: Director of Cultural Affairs Ralph Remington  

Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 

Discussion

Staff Presenter: SFAC Galleries Associate Curator Jackie Im

Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the SFAC Galleries upcoming 2024 exhibition in the Main Gallery.

1. Civic Design Review Committee – Kimberlee Stryker, Chair

    

   1. Civic Design Review Committee Report 
      
      Discussion
      
      
      
      Report from the Civic Design Review Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.   
      
       
      
      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 
      
      
      
      
      
       
2. Visual Arts Committee – Suzie Ferras, Chair
   
    
   1. Visual Arts Committee Report 
      
      Discussion 
      
      
      
      Report from the Visual Arts Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.   
      
      
      
      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 
      
       
   2. Art on Market Street Poster Series Contract
      
      Discussion and Possible Action
      
      
      
      Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contracts with Kirti Bassendine, Calixto Robles, Jesse Hernandez for an amount not to exceed $12,000 each for the 2024 Art on Market Street Poster Series.
      
       

3. Community Investment Committee

   1. Dream Keeper Initiative Funding Recommendations
      
      Discussion and Possible Action

      1. Discussion and possible action to approve the funding recommendations of the Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) panel, to award seventeen (17) grants totaling $850,000 to the following individuals, and to enter into grant agreements with each artist or their fiscal sponsor for amounts not to exceed the following at this time:

         • Afatasi The Artist, $50,000
         • Christopher Burch, $50,000
         • Dianthe Spencer (Fiscal Sponsor: San Francisco International Arts Festival, Inc.), $50,000
         • Jonathan Bingham, $50,000
         • Kevin Dublin, $50,000
         • Lisa Wanzer, $50,000
         • Lumukanda Abdul-Kenyatta (Fiscal Sponsor: Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, Inc.), $50,000
         • Marcella Elizabeth Sanchez, $50,000
         • Maria A. Judice, $50,000
         • Mark A. Harris, $50,000
         • Marvellus Lucas (Fiscal Sponsor: New Community Leadership Foundation, Inc.) $50,000
         • Nekia Wright, $50,000
         • Reza John Harris, $50,000
         • Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., $50,000
         • Tajuana Kebo Drew, $50,000
         • Thomas R Simpson (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts), $50,000
         • Yung Lott (Fiscal Sponsor: New Community Leadership Foundation, Inc.), $50,000   
           
            
      2. Discussion and possible action to approve the funding recommendations of the Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) panel to award thirteen (13) grants totaling $1,250,000 to the following organizations, and to enter into grant agreements with each organization or their fiscal sponsor for amounts not to exceed the following at this time:
         • Afro Solo Theater Company (Fiscal Sponsor: Idris Ackamoor and Cultural Odyssey), $100,000
         • Bayview Opera House Inc., $100,000
         • New Community Leadership Foundation, Inc., $100,000
         • Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation, $100,000
         • Push Dance Company, $100,000
         • Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project - QWOCMAP, $100,000
         • SEW Productions Inc., $100,000
         • SF Recovery Theater   (Fiscal Sponsor: Idris Ackamoor and Cultural Odyssey), $50,000
         • Shipyard Trust for the Arts, $100,000
         • The African and African American Preforming Arts Coalition (Fiscal Sponsor: The Dance Brigade A New Group from Wallflower Order), $100,000
         • The Dance Brigade A New Group from Wallflower Order, $100,000
         • The Village Project SF (Fiscal Sponsor: San Francisco Housing Development Corporation), $100,000
         • Zaccho SF, $100,000
           
            
      3. Discussion and possible action to approve the funding recommendations of the Dream Keeper Initiative (DKI) panel to award four (4) grants totaling $1,000,000 to the following current DKI grantee organizations, and to enter into grant agreements with each organization for amounts not to exceed the following at this time:
         • African American Art and Culture Complex, $250,000
         • African-American Shakespeare Company, $250,000
         • Idris Ackamoor and Cultural Odyssey, $250,000
         • San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company, $250,000
           
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   2. ​​​​​​​Dream Keeper Initiative Amendments
      
      Discussion and Possible Action
      
       
      1. Discussion and possible action to amend the Dream Keeper Initiative Artists and Creatives Collaborative grant (authorized by resolution numbers: 0607-21-127, 0912-22-149) to the African American Art and Culture Complex to extend the grant term to January 31, 2025, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement not to exceed $2,000,000 at this time.  
         
          
      2. Discussion and possible action to amend the Dream Keeper Initiative Mini-Grants to Artists and Arts Organizations grant (authorized by resolution numbers: 0607-21-126, 0912-22-150) to the African American Art and Culture Complex to extend the grant term to January 31, 2025, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement not to exceed $1,500,000 at this time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Discussion and possible action

The following items are included in the Consent Calendar subject to withdrawal at the request of a Commissioner.

1. Motion to approve the October 16, 2023 Civic Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.

2. Motion to approve the October 18, 2023 Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes.

   Civic Design Review Committee Recommendations (October 16, 2023, link to agenda)
   
   Action

3. Motion to approve Phase 3 of the SFO Terminal 3 Modernization.
4. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the SFMTA Potrero Bus Yard Modernization Project.
   
   
   
   Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (October 18, 2023, link to agenda)
   
   Action
   
    
5. Motion to amend Resolution Number 0401-13-099 to reflect a change in name of Contractor from Roxy Paine Studio LLC to Metagabbro LLC (aka Roxy Paine).
   
    
6. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Red Cadmium Giant, 2019, by Mark Handforth. The suspended sculpture of painted aluminum, cast aluminum, fluorescent lights; measure 204 in. by 168 in. by 144 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-219.
   
    
7. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Number 69S, 2010, by Leonardo Drew. The mixed media installation measures 180 in. by 420 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-218.
   
    
8. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Hyper-Natural Bay Area, 2019 by Robert Minervini. The Ceramic tile, glass, and marble mosaic mural measures 108 in. by 360 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-221.
   
    
9. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection The Author & Her Story, 2019 by Jason Jägel. The mosaic and custom glazed ceramic tile mural measures 108 in. by 456 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-220.
   
    
10. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Unfolding Space (in Gold), 2020, by Andrew Vogt. The wall sculpture consists of Architectural bronze 385 2” tubing and measures 132 in. x 540 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0306-23-032.
    
     
11. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Terra-Techne, 2019, by Liz Glynn. The suspended sculpture of six “tectonic plates,” each representing a different continent, consists of cast stainless steel, plywood, and terra cotta tile. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Security checkpoint and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-222.
    
     
12. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Four Corners, 2020, by Emily Fromm. The byzantine smalti mosaic mural consists of four panel vignettes of San Francisco life from four neighborhoods; Castro, Chinatown, Bay Bridge and the Mission. Each panel measures 96 in x 96 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Departures Level and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1102-20-193.
    
     
13. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Bay Bridge, Castro Street, Chinatown, and Mission, 2019 by Emily Fromm. The four acrylic on canvas paintings measure 30 in by 30 in. each and were the studies for the mosaic mural Four Corners at San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Departures Level. The paintings were purchased under the contract approved under Res. No. 1002-17-275.
    
     
14. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection MMXX, 2021 by Alicia McCarthy. The glass artwork measures 90 in. by 264 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal, Boarding Area A and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0306-23-033.
    
     
15. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection When the Path Through the Atmosphere is Longer, 2021, by Ranu Mukherjee. The artwork is comprised of UV inkjet print, silk and cotton sari cloth, laminated glass and aluminum composite and measures 92 in. by 480 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal, Boarding Area G and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0404-22-082.
    
     
16. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection River, 2021, by Linda Geary. The wall mural is comprised of ceramic tile and glass mosaic and measures 108 in. by 324 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, International Terminal, Boarding Area A and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0104-21-016.
    
     
17. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Long Arc of Day, 2021 by Kim Anno. The artwork is comprised of pigment, glass and aluminum composite and measures 60 in. by 480 in. by 1 1/8 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 Connector and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0110-22-018.
    
     
18. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Here You Are/Are You Here, 2021 by Paul Madonna. The artwork is comprised of glass and aluminum composite and measures 60 in. by 480 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 Connector and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0110-22-019.
    
     
19. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Continuous City, 2021 by Carter-Lynch. The artwork is comprised of glass and aluminum composite and measures 60 in. by 480 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 Connector and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0110-22-017.
    
     
20. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Coding, 2019, by Johanna Grawunder. The illuminated artwork consists of computer-controlled color-changing RBG LED light fixtures, glass, painted steel panels in the elevator bank and measures approximately 1102 in. by 530 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, Long Term Parking Garage and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-200.
    
     
21. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Cultural Fabric (Bay Area), 2019, by Miguel Arzabe. The archival ink on paper two-dimensional artwork measures 90 in. by 67 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-308.
    
     
22. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Winter/Spring, Standing in Claremont Canyon, 2019 by David Wilson. The artwork consists of 40 individual Sumi ink on Kozo rice paper sections that create a panoramic landscape view together and measures 96 in. by 156 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-307.
    
     
23. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection, We will walk right up to the sun, 2019, by Sarah Cain. The stained and fused glass window mural measures 117 in. by 1728 in. It was commissioned for the San Francisco International Airport, AirTrain Grand Hyatt Station and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-302.
    
     
24. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection California (1), 2018, by James Chronister. The oil on canvas two-dimensional artwork measures 72 in. by 50 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
25. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Psychscape 73 (Downs, Mount, CA), 2017, by Terri Loewenthal. The archival pigment print two-dimensional artwork measures 40 in. by 30 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
26. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Psychscape 18 (Banner Ridge, CA), 2017, by Terri Loewenthal. The archival pigment print two-dimensional artwork measures 42 in. by 56 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
27. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection November Evening Cloud 4.6, 2017, by Miya Ando. The dye on aluminum two-dimensional artwork measures 48 in. by 72 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
28. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Cabrillo Highway at Pescadero Creek Road, Variation 4, 2017, by John Chiara. The Camera Obscura Ilfochrome photograph artwork, measures 58 in. by 71 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
29. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Born in 1717, 2017, by Klea McKenna. The gelatin silver photogram artwork, measures 43 in. by 50 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
30. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection So much more than this, 2018, by Natalya Burd. The acrylic, mirror, and Plexiglas artwork, measures 47 in. by 94 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
31. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection underground, ‘stuck in between’, 2016, by Crystal Liu. The collage, gouache, ink and watercolor on paper artwork, measures 47 in. by 104 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
32. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection, Golden Gate Bridge, 2.27.00, 4:55 pm, 2000, by Richard Misrach. The pigment print work on paper measures 60 in. by 74 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
33. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection, Golden Gate Bridge, 4.17.00, 4:01 pm, 2000, by Richard Misrach. The pigment print work on paper measures 60 in. by 74 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
34. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection, Golden Gate Bridge, 3.4.01, 7:30 pm, 2001, by Richard Misrach. The pigment print work on paper measures 60 in. by 74 in. It was purchased as part of the two-dimensional artwork program for the San Francisco International Airport Grand Hyatt Hotel and was previously approved as installed under Res. No. 1104-19-309.
    
     
35. Motion for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $3000 to Nancy Lim for the research and development of the winter/spring 2024 SFAC Galleries Main Gallery exhibition Conversation 8: Harry Dodge & Alicia McCarthy (January 26 – April 27, 2024).
    
     
36. Motion for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve the artist honorarium in the amount of $2000 to Harry Dodge and $2000 to Alicia McCarthy for the research and development of artwork for Conversation 8: Harry Dodge & Alicia McCarthy on view at the SFAC Main Gallery January 26 – April 27, 2024.
    
     
37. Motion to approve the gift of a bust of former mayor Ed Lee to the City from ArtCare, a nonprofit organization.
    
     
38. Motion to remove and place in storage the bust of James D. Phelan (1861-1930), 1936, by Haig Patigian, located at the eastern entrance vestibule to City Hall, in a niche on the east side of the building.  This action is taken after completion of the process described in Section 7 of the Guidelines of the Civic Art Collection of the City and County of San Francisco, regarding “Collections Management: Removal, Alteration, Destruction and Deaccession Policies and Procedures,” upon determination that removal of the artwork is appropriate under the criterion that the work “upholds tenets of white supremacy, patriarchy, and/or colonialism.”
    
     
39. Motion to approve the Construction Document Phase deliverables (final mock-up) by FutureForms for the Potrero Gateway Project.
    
     
40. Motion to approve the Project Plan for the Potrero Yard Modernization public art project.
    
     
41. Motion to approve the final design of Ata'ataoletaeao McNealy’s (Fatasilima) artwork for the Southeast Treatment Plant Construction Fence along Evans Avenue. Artwork will be on display for one year beginning in November 2023.
    
     
42. Motion to approve the 12 final designs by Minnie Phan for the 2023 Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series.
    
     
43. Motion to approve Kirti Bassendine, Calixto Robles, and Jesse Hernandez for the 2024 Art on Market Street Poster Series.
    
     
44. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the SFMTA Potrero Bus Yard Modernization Project.

Discussion and Possible Action 



a. Public Comment on All Matters Pertaining to the Closed Session 

Discussion 

(Prior to the Closed Session, the Commission will take public comment on the matter to be discussed in Closed Session and will consider a motion on whether or not to enter Closed Session regarding the matter listed.) 

 

b. Vote on Whether to Hold Closed Session to Consider Candidates for the Executive Secretary of the Commission Position and Possibly Appoint an Executive Secretary of the Commission [San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b)] 

Action 

 

CLOSED SESSION:  Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) 

 

c. Reconvene in Open Session 

1) Possible Report on Action Taken in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b)(4), and in the event the Commission appoints an Executive Secretary, the roll call vote of that action] 

Action 

2) Vote to Elect Whether to Disclose Any or All Discussions Held in Closed Session [San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a)] 

Action 

Discussion 

(This item is to allow the Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration, to report on recent arts activities and to make announcements.) 

Action