Overview
Members of the Visual Arts Committee will attend this meeting in person at the location listed above. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting in person at the physical meeting location listed above or remotely online at https://bit.ly/3qoDkzQ. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide public comment on every agenda item. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide up to three minutes of public comment on every agenda item. Members of the public attending virtually will also have an opportunity to provide up to three minutes of remote public comment. Instructions for providing remote public comment are below.
Visual Arts Committee Commissioners: Suzie Ferras, Chair; JD Beltran; Mahsa Hakimi; Yiying Lu; Jeanne McCoy; Nabiel Musleh; Abby Sadin Schnair.
Agenda
- Call to Order, Roll call, Agenda Changes, Land Acknowledgment
- 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. - General Public Comment
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.)
- Consent Calendar
Action
- Motion to approve Pagsasama Sama, a mural design by Francesca Mateo. The mural will be installed on the building at 1048 Folsom St. at Russ St. in District 6. The mural measures approximately 39 ft. tall by 49 ft. wide on Folsom St.; 39 ft. tall by 80 ft. wide on Russ St. The artwork is funded by a SFOEWD Grant, SOMA West CBD, and SOMA Pilipinas and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve the 62 mural designs by 17 artists to be installed on 62 SFMTA utility boxes across the City. The artworks are privately funded and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Manuel Carmona: Valencia St. at 20th St.; Valencia St. at 21th St.; Valencia St. at 22nd St.
- Flavia Mora:17th St. at Valencia St.; 18th St. at Valencia St.; 19th St. at Valencia St.
- Ayesha Rana: Geary St. at 22nd Ave.; Geary St. at 23rd Ave.; Geary St. at 24th Ave.; Geary St. at 25th Ave.
- ChiChai: Geary St. at 19th Ave.; Geary St. at 20th Ave.; Geary St. at 21st Ave.
- Dilcia Giron: Geary St. at 15th Ave.; Geary St. at 16th Ave.; Geary St. at 17th Ave.; Geary St. at 18th Ave.
- Serge Gay, Jr.: Market St at 16th St.; Market St. at Castro St.; Castro St. at 18th St.
- Elliot C Nathan: Market St. at Duboce Ave.; Market St. at Dolores St.; Market St. at 14th St.
- Seibot: Mason St. at Post St.; Post St. at Taylor St.; Jones St. at Post St.; Leavenworth at Post St.
- Helice Wen: Mason St. at Geary St.; Geary St. at Taylor St.; Geary St. at Jones St.; Leavenworth St. at Geary St.
- Bianca Rivera: Sutter St. at Taylor St.; Jones St. at Sutter St.; Leavenworth St. at Sutter St.; Hyde St. at Sutter St.
- Caitlin Goebel: Jones St. at Market St.; Stockton St. at Market St.; Sutter St. at Stockton St.; Stockton St. at O’Farrell St.
- Messy Beck: Powell St. at Ellis St.; Powell St. at O’Farrell St.; Powell St. at Sutter St.; Hyde St. at Turk St.
- Duser (Ryan Stubbs): Hyde St. at Golden Gate Ave.; McAllister St. at Hyde St.; Hyde St. at Fulton St.
- Art Koch: Davidson Ave at 3rd St.; Evans Ave. at 3rd St.; Evans Ave at Phelps St.; Fairfax Ave and 3rd St.
- Mark Harris: Galvez Ave. at 3rd St.; Hudson Ave. at 3rd St.; Innes Ave. at 3rd St.; Jerrold Ave. at 3rd St.
- Josue Rojas: Oakdale Ave. at 3rd St.; Palou Ave. at 3rd St.; Quesada Ave. at 3rd St.; Revere Ave. at 3rd St.
- Nancy Cato: Shafter Ave. at 3rd St.; Thomas Ave. at 3rd St.; Underwood Ave. at 3rd St.; Van Dyke Ave. at 3rd St.
- Motion to approve Pagsasama Sama, a mural design by Francesca Mateo. The mural will be installed on the building at 1048 Folsom St. at Russ St. in District 6. The mural measures approximately 39 ft. tall by 49 ft. wide on Folsom St.; 39 ft. tall by 80 ft. wide on Russ St. The artwork is funded by a SFOEWD Grant, SOMA West CBD, and SOMA Pilipinas and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- JFK Promenade
Action
Presenter: Jill Manton
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutesPresentation of two Temporary Artworks Installations for the JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park.
Discussion and possible action: to approve a one year text-based sculptural installation of metal letters which spell out the words NO DANCING as part of the Temporary Art Program in Golden Gate Park located on the JFK Promenade which has been created by the San Francisco-based artist collective Looking Up Arts and measures approximately 18.5 ft. tall by 115 ft. wide and is designed to withstand winds of up to 100 mph to be installed next to the Skating Place. The project will be maintained by Illuminate, the firm engaged by the Recreation and Park Department to produce and oversee the art program.
Discussion and Possible action: to approve the one-year temporary installation of four bronze figurative sculptures of animal figures impersonating male and female humans created by the Australian artists Gille and Marc which are titled Eat, Travel, Play, and Care, two of which are fabricated from bronze and feature two figures with dimensions of 85.4 in. by 78.7 in. by 47.2 in. and 86.6 in. by 70.9 in. by 47.2 in and two of which are fabricated from bronze and stainless steel and feature three figures, with dimensions 67.3 in. by 132.7 in. by 62.2 in. and 79.5 in. by 65.7 in. by 90.2 in. The project will be maintained by Illuminate, the firm engaged by the Recreation and Park Department to produce and oversee the art program.
- Alameda Creek Watershed
Action
Staff Presenter: Jackie von Treskow
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutesPresentation of the completed artwork by Walter Kitundu and purchased artwork by Adrian Arias for the Alameda Creek Watershed Center.
Discussion of Possible Action: to approve as installed the completed artwork titled Ruupaywa: Songs of the Watershed, 2023, by Walter Kitundu for the Alameda Creek Watershed Center. The artwork is installed in the Center’s gardens and consists of a steel and glass sculpture with bench seating and a subterranean archive, as well as nine environmental audio speakers comprising an immersive sound installation.
Discussion of Possible Action: to approve as installed the artwork titled Traveler, 2022, by Adrian Arias for the Alameda Creek Watershed Center. The artwork is installed in the Center’s community meeting room and consists of mixed media on paper, measuring 71 in. by 51 in. - Potrero Yard Modernization Project
Action
Staff Presenter: Jackie von Treskow
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Presentation of the Project Plan for the Potrero Yard Modernization public art project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the Project Plan for the Potrero Yard Modernization public art project.Explanatory Document: Site Plans and Renderings; Project Plan
- 49 South Van Ness Video Wall
Action
Staff Presenter: Craig Corpora
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutesPresentation of the final designs by Susana Barrón, Zeina Barakeh, Kota Ezawa, Chitra Ganesh, and Patrick Sean Gibson for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Workers at Night, the final design by Susana Barrón for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Psyclone Calafia, the final design by Zeina Barakeh for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Alcatraz is an Idea, the final design by Kota Ezawa for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Coherence, the final design by Chitra Ganesh for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Legends of the 7 x 7, the final design by Patrick Sean Gibson for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
- Pelican Park (Formerly Transbay Block 3 Park)
Action
Staff Presenter: Marcus Davies
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutesPresentation of the Final Design (artwork renderings) by Mark Baugh Sasaki for the Pelican Park public art project.
Discussion and possible motion: to approve Final Design deliverables by Mark Baugh Sasaki for the Pelican Park public art project.
- San Francisco International Airport: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Underpass Lighting Project
Action
Staff Presenter: Marcus Davies
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutesPresentation of the revised Design Phase deliverables (updated design) by Andrea Bowers (DBA Radical Patience Inc.) and of the proposed contract increase with the fabricator, Lite Brite Neon Studio LLC.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve revised Design Phase deliverables (updated design) by Andrea Bowers (DBA Radical Patience Inc.) for the San Francisco International Airport: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Underpass Lighting Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve a contract increase with Lite Brite Neon Studio LLC from $144,864 to $1,425,000 (an increase of $1,280,136) for fabrication, transportation, and consultation during installation of an artwork by Andrea Bowers (DBA Radical Patience Inc.) for the San Francisco International Airport: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Underpass Lighting Project.
- Staff Report
Discussion
Staff Presenter: Mary Chou
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Presentation of program updates. - New Business and Announcements
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.) - Adjournment
Action
Date & Time
3:00 pm
Visual Arts Committee (Arts Commission)
War Memorial Veterans Building401 Van Ness
Suite 125
San Francisco, CA 94102
Documents
August 16, 2023 VAC Slideshow
August 16. 2023 Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes
Notices
Timestamp
Timestamp
Agenda posted: 8/11/2023 11:37 AM CC
Added dimensions to item 5: 8/11/2023 1:05 PM CC
Minutes posted: 8/31/2023 11:50 AM
Minutes approved: 9/11/2023
WebEx Information
WebEx Information
The meetings of the San Francisco Arts Commission will be held in “hybrid format” with the meeting occurring in-person at 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 125, San Francisco, CA 94102 and available to view on WebEx.
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Public comment
Public comment
Public comment in regard to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the Chair has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a written summary of their comments to be included in the minutes if it is 150 words or less.
Agenda Item Information / Materials Available
Agenda Item Information / Materials Available
Each item on the agenda may include the following documents:
1) Department or Agency or report;
2) Public correspondence;
3) Other explanatory documents.
Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available only electronically, please contact: Program Associate Craig Corpora at craig.corpora@sfgov.org/415-252-2249.
PLEASE NOTE: The Arts Commission often receives documents created or submitted by other City officials, agencies or departments after the posting of the Arts Commission agenda. For such documents or presentations, members of the public may wish to contact the originating agency if they seek documents not yet provided to the Arts Commission.
Meeting procedures
Meeting procedures
1. Agenda items will normally be heard in order. Please note, that on occasion a special circumstance may necessitate that an agenda item be taken out of order. To ensure that an agenda item is not missed, it is advised to arrive at the beginning of the meeting. All agenda changes will be announced by the Chair at the top of the meeting.
2. Public comment will be taken before or during the Committee’s consideration of each agenda item. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for the time allotted by the Chair at the top of the meeting or up to three (3) minutes.
3. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Commissioners on matters that are within the Arts Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on the agenda.
4. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a brief written summary of their comments, which shall, if no more than 150 words, be included in the official file. Written comments pertaining to this meeting should be submitted to art-info@sfgov.org.
Electronic devices prohibited
Electronic devices prohibited
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting, except as necessary to participate remotely. The Chair may order the exclusion from participation of any person responsible for improper disruptions to this remote meeting.
Sunshine Ordinance
Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact by mail to Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102-4689; by phone at 415-554 7724; by fax at 415-554 7854; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org.
San Franciscans can print a copy of the Sunshine Ordinance. It is Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code sections 2.100-2.160) to register and report lobbying activity.
For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone 415/252-3100, fax 415/252-3112 and sfethics.org.
Accessibility Meeting Policy
Accessibility Meeting Policy
Accessibility Meeting Policy
Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact Program Associate Tara Peterson at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.
利便参與會議的相關規定
根據美國殘疾人士法案和語言服務條例，中文、西班牙語、和/或美國手語翻譯人員在收到要求後將會提供翻譯服務。另外，我們將盡力提供擴音設備。同時也將會提供不同格式的會議資料， 和/或者提供閱讀器。此外，翻譯版本的會議記錄可在委員會通過後提供。上述的要求，請於會議前最少48小時致電PHONE 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org向Program Associate Tara Peterson 提出。逾期提出的請求，若可能的話，亦會被考慮接納。聽證室設有輪椅通道。
POLITICA DE ACCESO A LA REUNIÓN
De acuerdo con la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (American Disabilities Act) y la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Language Access Ordinance) intérpretes de chino, español, y lenguaje de señas estarán disponibles de ser requeridos. En adición, se hará todo el esfuerzo posible para proveer un sistema mejoramiento de sonido, materiales de la reunión en formatos alternativos, y/o proveer un leedor. Las minutas podrán ser traducidas luego de ser aprobadas por la Comisión. Para solicitar estos servicios, favor contactar a Program Associate Tara Peterson , por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas.
Patakaran para sa pag-access ng mga Miting
Ayon sa batas ng American Disabilities Act at ng Language Access Ordinance, maaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin wika sa salitang Tsino, Espanyol at/o sa may kapansanan pandinig sa American Sign Language. Bukod pa dito, sisikapin gawan ng paraan na makapaglaan ng gamit upang lalong pabutihin ang inyong pakikinig, maibahagi ang mga kaganapan ng miting sa iba't ibang anyo, at/o isang tagapagbasa. Ang mga kaganapan ng miting ay maaring isalin sa ibang wika matapos ito ay aprobahan ng komisyon. Sa mga ganitong uri ng kahilingan, mangyari po lamang makipag ugnayan kay Program Associate Tara Peterson sa 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org. Magbigay po lamang ng hindi bababa sa 48 oras na abiso bago ng miting. Kung maari, ang mga late na hiling ay posibleng tanggapin. Ang silid ng pagpupulungan ay accessible sa mga naka wheelchair.
Disability Access
Disability Access
To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Program Associate Tara Peterson at 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.