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/VAC0719. 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; Charles Collins, Interim.
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 and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork Pidgeon Drawing – Study for Pet Shelter, 2018, pastel on paper, by Favianna Rodriguez, accession number 2022.2. The artwork is a study for the wood cutout artworks commissioned for Animal Care and Control.
- Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork Study for Garfield Pool, 2017, mixed media collage, by artist Favianna Rodriguez, accession number 2023.1. The artwork is the color study for the glass window artwork commissioned for Garfield Pool.
- Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork Nopal de la Misión (watercolor design for glass window), 2021, watercolor and graphite on paper, by artist Juana Alicia, accession number 2023.2. The artwork is the watercolor design for the glass window artwork commissioned for the San Francisco Public Library Mission Branch.
- Motion to approve Papa Mak’s Burger Angel, a mural design by Mershon Illgner. The murals will be installed on the building at 3755 Noriega St. at 45th Ave. in District 4. The mural measures approximately 10 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by Grant to Supervisor Gordon Mar's office from Office of Workforce Development and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve Kelp Dreams on Taraval, a mural design by Cat Sommer. The murals will be installed on the building at 2149 Taraval St. at 32nd Ave. in District 4. The mural measures approximately 10 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by Grant to Supervisor Gordon Mar's office from Office of Workforce Development and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve Cabinet of Curiosity, a mural design by Mike Ritch. The work will be installed on an SFMTA utility box at the corner of Ocean Ave and 19th in District 7. The mural measures approximately 6 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide by 2 ft. depth. The artwork is funded by Participatory Budgeting held as a Grant with the San Francisco Arts Commission and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve Ice Plant, a mural design by Mike Ritch. The work will be installed on two SFMTA utility boxes at 1314 Ocean Ave in District 7. The murals measure approximately 6 ft. tall by 3 ft. wide by 2 ft. depth and 4 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide by 2 ft. depth. The artwork is funded by Participatory Budgeting held as a Grant with the San Francisco Arts Commission and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve Make Things New, a mural design by Lorraine Garcia-Nakata. The work will be installed at 2828 16th St. between Shotwell and Folsom in District 9. The mural measures approximately 35 ft. tall by 46 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by Property Owners Contractual Fee for Service and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Motion to approve the correction of typos in Section 3 and Section 7 in the Policies and Guidelines for the Civic Art Collection of the City and County of San Francisco Under the Jurisdiction of the San Francisco Arts Commission.
- Motion to approve the 31 mural designs by eight artists to be installed on 31 SFMTA utility boxes across the City. The artworks are privately funded and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- Sam Flores: 19th St. at Mission St.; 20th St. at Mission St.; 21st St. at Mission St.; 22nd St. at Mission St.
- Ronnie Buders: 17th St. at Mission St.; 18th St. at Mission St.; 16th St. at Bryant St.; Harrison St. at 16th St.
- Max Ehrman: Divisadero St. at Haight St.; Divisadero St. at Page St.; Divisadero St. at Oak St; Fell St. at Divisadero St.
- Eli Maness: Divisadero St. at Hayes St.; Divisadero St. at Grove St.; Divisadero St. at McAllister St.; Divisadero St. at Turk St.
- Ryan Montgomery: Divisadero St. at Ellis St.; Divisadero St. at O’Farrell St.; Divisadero St. at Eddy St.
- Lady Henze: Stockton St. at Post St.; Stockton St. at Geary St.; Powell St. at Geary St.; Powell St. at Post St.
- Diego Gomez: Leavenworth St. and Eddy St.; Ellis St. and Leavenworth St.; Leavenworth St. and O’Farrell St.; Hyde St. and Post St.
- Rhonel Roberts: Kirkwood Ave. at 3rd St.; La Salle Ave. at 3rd St.; McKinnon Ave. at 3rd St.; Newcomb Ave. at 3rd St.
- Motion to approve and to accept into the Civic Art Collection the artwork Pidgeon Drawing – Study for Pet Shelter, 2018, pastel on paper, by Favianna Rodriguez, accession number 2022.2. The artwork is a study for the wood cutout artworks commissioned for Animal Care and Control.
- 180 Jones Street—Phillip Hua
Action
Presenter: Lynne Baer
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutesPresentation of the artwork by Phillip Hua to be installed at 180 Jones Street.
Discussion of Possible Action: to approve the design of the artwork Drawn To The Light, We Are Home For A Change by Phillip Hua to be installed at 180 Jones Street, located at the corner of Turk Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
- SFAC Galleries Fall 2023 Exhibitions
Action
Staff Presenter: Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Presentation of the SFAC Galleries upcoming 2023 Main Gallery and City Hall Exhibitions.Discussion and Possible Action: for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $5000 to Mission Cultural Center of Latino Arts for their participation in the 2023-2024 SFAC Galleries City Hall exhibition (title to be determined) on view September 14, 2023 – July 12, 2024.
Discussion and Possible Action: for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $5000 to Minoosh Zomorodinia for their participation in the fall 2023 SFAC Galleries Main Gallery exhibition (October 13 – December 16, 2023).
Discussion and Possible Action: for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve the artist honorarium in the amount of $900 to Mrin Aggarwal (Supermrin); $700 to Alex Artz; $900 to Emsaki; $700 to Kiana Honarmand; $700 to Masha Kechaeva; $900 to Carolina Maki Kitagawa Frisby; $900 to Nazafarin Lofti; $900 to Lorena Molina; $900 to yétúndé olagbaju; $700 to Kelley O’Leary; $700 to Tiare Rixeau; $700 to Sanaz Safanassab; $700 to Ebti Shedid; and $700 to Connie Zheng for the research and development of artwork for a SFAC Galleries exhibition in the Main Gallery on view October 13 – December 16, 2023.
- Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Action
Staff Presenter: Allison Cummings
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutesPresentation of the loan request from the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art to borrow the painting 1979.71, Seneca, by Richard Mayhew for their upcoming exhibition, Richard Mayhew: Inner Terrain, from September 16, 2023 – January 7, 2024.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the loan of the painting 1979.71, Seneca, by Richard Mayhew to the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art for their upcoming exhibition, Richard Mayhew: Inner Terrain, September 16, 2023 – January 7, 2024.
- 49 South Van Ness Video Wall
Action
Staff Presenter: Craig Corpora
Presentation Time: Approximately 20 minutesPresentation of the final designs by Miguel Arzabe, Aron Kantor, David James Bayus, Lindsay Ellen Belchers Rothwell, Jeremy Rourke, and Selina Trepp for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Trajectory, the final design by Studio Miguel Arzabe LLC for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Reverberations, the final design by Aron Kantor for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Polis, the final design by David James Bayus for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Threshold, the final design by Lindsay Ellen Belchers Rothwell for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Flower Tower, the final design by Jeremy Rourke for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve Nothing is forever in the constant flux of building and maintaining, the final design by Selina Trepp for the 49 South Van Ness Video Wall Project.
- Gene Friend Recreation Center
Action
Staff Presenter: Arianne Gelardin
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutesPresentation of the public art project plan for Gene Friend Recreation Center.
Discussion and Possible Action: to approve the public art project plan for Gene Friend Recreation Center.
- San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 3 Connector, 2D Artwork Program
Action
Staff Presenter: Arianne Gelardin
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutesPresentation of the public art project plan for the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 Connector, two-dimensional artwork program.
Discussion and possible motion: to approve the public art project plan for the San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 3 Connector, two-dimensional artwork program.
- 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
July 19, 2023 Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2023 VAC Slideshow
Notices
Timestamp
Timestamp
Agenda posted: 7/14/2023 3:53 PM TP
Typo fixed in item 3.10.5 on 7/14/2023 at 4:48PM TP
Recording posted: 7/20/2023 12:08PM TP
Minutes posted: 7/31/2023 3:55PM TP
Approved: 8/7/2023
WebEx Information
WebEx Information
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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 Tara Peterson at tara.peterson@sfgov.org/415-252-2219.
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.