Visual Arts Committee Meeting

• 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

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

Discussion and possible action
 

1. Motion to approve "To San Francisco With Love," a mural design by Maxfield Bala. The mural will be installed at 432 Octavia St. at Hayes St. in District 5. The mural measures approximately 16 ft. tall by 24 ft. wide. The artwork is privately funded and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
    
2. Motion to approve "Street Mural on Lyon Street," a mural design by Matley Hurd. The mural will be installed on Lyon St. between McAllister St. and Fulton St. in District 2. The mural measures approximately 70 ft. long by 23 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by a Community Challenge Grant and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
    
3. Motion to approve "Clarendon Pedestrian Bridge Mural," a mural design by Anthony Jimenez. The mural will be installed on the Clarendon Pedestrian Bridge base, including support posts and walls and walkway wall sections, in District 7. The mural measures approximately 400 sq. ft. across multiple surfaces. The artwork is funded by a District 7 Participatory Budget and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
    
4. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.22, "Public Transit Areas #6," 1979, Silver gelatin print, H35 in. x W40 in., by Anthony Hernandez. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
    
5. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.23, "Public Transit Areas #8," 1979, Silver gelatin print, H35 in. x W40 in., by Anthony Hernandez. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
    
6. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.24, "Public Transit Areas #10," 1980, Silver gelatin print, H35 in. x W40 in., by Anthony Hernandez. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
    
7. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.25, "Public Transit Areas #46," 1979, Silver gelatin print, H35 in. x W40 in., by Anthony Hernandez. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
    
8. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.03, "Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park," 1960, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H9 3/4 in. x W7 1/2 in., by Ansel Adams. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
    
9. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.13, "Garrapata Beach, California," 1954, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H13 ¼ in. x W15 in., by Brett Weston. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
    
10. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.14, "China Cove, Point Lobos," 1940, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H16 in. x W14 in., by Edward Weston. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
     
11. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.15, "Dante’s View," 1938, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H13 ¼ in. x W15 in., by Edward Weston. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
     
12. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.52, "Plasterworks," 1927, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H13 ½ in. x W15 ½ in., by Edward Weston. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
     
13. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.10, "Log on Beach," 1948, Silver gelatin print, Sheet dimensions H18 in. x W15 in., by Imogen Cunningham. The artwork is awaiting rotation for the Kadish Photo Gallery in the San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158.
     
14. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.34, "Saunders King with One of his Many Hollow-Body Guitars," c.1970’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., Unknown Photographer, Saunders King Estate Collection. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
15. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.36, "Crowd at Texas playhouse, September 10, 1958," 1958, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., Unknown Photographer, Wesley F. Johnson III Collection. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
16. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.39, "Earl Grant on Organ, Junius Simmons on Guitar, Blue Mirror," 1956, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., Unknown Photographer, Wesley F. Johnson III Collection. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
17. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.38, "Lottie “The Body” Claiborne and her Husband Harlem Globetrotters Star Goose Tatum at a Good-Bye Party at the Texas Playhouse, Celebrating their Trip to Yokohama, Japan," c.1950’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., Unknown Photographer, Wesley F. Johnson III Collection. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
18. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.40, "Jam Session Inside Bop City," unknown date, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., by Jerry Stoll. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
19. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.35, "Jam Session Inside Bop City,1951," 1951, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., Unknown photographer. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
20. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.37, "Bar Patrons Outside the Club Flamingo," c.1940’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., Unknown Photographer, Wesley F. Johnson III Collection. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
21. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.33, "A Crowd at the Primalon Ballroom," c.1950’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., by David Johnson. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
22. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.29, "Rhythm Records, 1980 Sutter Street," 1947, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., by David Johnson. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery.  The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
23. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.30, "Bird’s-Eye View of Fillmore Street, Looking South Towards Post Street and Geary Street," c.1940’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., by David Johnson. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
24. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.31, "David Robinson, The Bass Player for Roy Milton’s Band, on the Floor of the Primalon Ballroom, 1223 Fillmore Street," c.1940’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H22 in. x W17 in., by David Johnson. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Courtyard 3 Connector, Kadish Photo Gallery.  The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
25. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.32, "Dancing in a Fillmore Flat," c.1940’s, Archival Pigment print, sheet dimensions H17 in. x W22 in., by David Johnson. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Terminal 2, C3 Connector, Harlem of the West Exhibit. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0712-21-158 and approved as installed under Res. No. 0207-22-046.
     
26. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2019.23.a-e, "Yale Portfolio," 1992, etching on paper, sheet dimensions H15 in. x W16 in., by Frank Lobdell. The artwork is installed at San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, Departures, Level 2. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 1105-18-336.
     
27. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2023.03, "Respect Mother Earth!!!," 2023, UV acrylic ink on wood with CNC routed components, H96 in. x W120 in., by Emory Douglas. The artwork is installed at Margaret S. Hayward Playground, 1016 Laguna Street, 94102, Clubhouse, Level 2, Community Room. 
     
28.  Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2021.04, "Spin," 2020, ceramic tile mosaic, H123 1/8 in. x W264 in., by Sanaz Mazinani. The artwork is installed in Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Park Tennis Center, GGTC Clubhouse, 50 Bowling Green Drive, 94122, Exterior South Facade. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0201-21-031. 
     
29. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2021.44, "Buoyant Bay," 2021, dye-sublimated aluminum panels, H96 in. x W576 in., by Owen Smith. The artwork is installed at Rossi Pool, 600 Arguello Blvd., 94118, Natatorium interior. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 1101-21-250. 
     
30. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2020.07, "Maiden’s Dress," 2019, paint on cement mural, H200 in. x W476 in., by Julie W. Chang. The artwork is installed Willie Woo Woo Wong Playground, 830 Sacramento Street, 94108, Clubhouse, interior south side wall. 
     
31. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2020.10, "Santuario (Sanctuary)," 2020, glass (ceramic fritt), H1356 in. x W93 5/8 in., by Favianna Rodriguez. The artwork is installed at Garfield Pool, 1271 Treat Avenue, 94110, Natatorium Glass wall. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 1005-20-158.
     
32. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.57, "Bow," 2022, steel, glass, wood and aluminum, H216 in. x W144 in. x W300 in., by Walter Hood. The artwork is installed at San Francisco Fire Department, Fire Station #35, 399 The Embarcadero. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0307-22-061.
     
33. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.53, "Double Horizon," 2018, granite, resin, pigments, and concrete pavers, H78 1/4 in. x W219 in. x W74 in., by Sarah Sze. The artwork is installed at Moscone Convention Center, Howard Street West pedestrian walkway bridge. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0110-22-022.
     
34. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2019.25, "GENESES I," 2018, 316 stainless steel and cement, H351 in. x W79 in. x W13 in., by Christine Corday. The artwork is installed at Moscone Convention Center, Moscone North, North Plaza, Howard Street near 4th Street. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0304-19-081.
     
35. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2019.24, "Point Cloud," 2019, LED lights, custom software & electronics, anodized aluminum, mirror-polished stainless steel, L1584 in., by Leo Villareal. The artwork is installed at Moscone Convention Center, Howard Street East pedestrian walkway bridge near 4th Street. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0304-19-080.
     
36. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2019.34, "Roll," 2019, mineral paint, H204 in. x W1800 in, by Brendan Monroe. The artwork is installed at Moscone Convention Center, Paseo Walkway, south wall. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0805-19-224.
     
37. Motion to modify RESOLUTION NO. 0506-24-130 to amend the location of the sculpture: Motion to approve the loan of a 9 ft. tall bronze sculpture by Thomas J Price titled The "Distance Within," from the Hauser & Wirth Gallery, to be placed on the Polk Street side of Civic Center Plaza. The total estimated cost is $40,000 with funding coming from the Public Art Trust, based upon a 2018 Commission resolution approving the use of $300,000 for temporary public art projects, and a pledge of $10,000 from the Civic Center Community Benefit District. The sculpture will be on display for 2.5 months from late July, 2024 through mid-October, 2024. The site has been approved by the Recreation and Park Department. The Arts Commission will be responsible for maintenance and the artwork will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
    
    Presentation Time: Approximately 3 minutes.

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action to approve the temporary installation of "Witness," a sculpture by Shahzia Sikander to be installed on the east side of Civic Center Plaza to be loaned by the Sean Kelly Gallery in New York City for a period of up to seven months starting in late October 2024 until mid-June 2025. The total estimated cost is $115,000 with funding from the Public Art Trust, based upon a 2018 Commission resolution approving the use of $300,000 for temporary public art. The location for the sculpture has been approved by the Recreation and Park Department. The Arts Commission will be responsible for maintenance and the artwork will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

Staff Presenter: Jill Manton 
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Presentation

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $5000 to PJ Gubatina Policarpio for the research and development of the exhibition "Ceremonies" and related public programs to be held in the SFAC Main Gallery from February 6 – May 3, 2025. 

Discussion and possible action for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $4000 to Elena Gross and $4000 to Leila Weefur for the research and development of the exhibition "Service Tension" and related public programs to be held in the SFAC Main Gallery from May 22 – August 23, 2025.

Staff Presenter: Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Presentation

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and Possible Action to approve the conceptual design by Calixto Robles for the 2024 Art on Market Street Poster Series.

Staff Presenter: Program Associate Craig Corpora
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Artwork images 
 

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and Possible Action to approve Marcelo Potosi for the 2024 Art on Market Street Poster Series.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Marcelo Potosi for an amount not to exceed $12,000 for the 2024 Art on Market Street Poster Series.

Staff Presenter: Program Associate Craig Corpora
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Presentation 

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action to approve finalists (to be announced) to create conceptual proposals for the 11th and Natoma Park Public Art Project, as recommended by the artist review panel. 

Staff Presenter: Project Manager Arianne G. Davidian
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes 
Explanatory Documents: Finalists

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion of Possible Action to approve as installed the completed artwork titled "Fog Lilies," 2024, by Jetro (Jet) Martinez for the Westside Pump Station Reliability Improvements Project. The artwork is a hand-painted mural, approximately 2,200 sq. ft., installed on three sides of the upper portion of the building's façade.

Staff Presenter: Project Manager Arianne G. Davidian
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes 
Explanatory Documents: Artwork images

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and Possible Action to approve as installed the completed artwork titled "The Only Blue is the Sky," 2024, by Craig Calderwood for the San Francisco International Airport: Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The artwork is made with acrylic and measures approximately 2,300 sq. ft., consisting of seven mural walls spanning three floors. The artwork is installed at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Atrium, pre-security, Departures Level, Arrivals Level, and Mezzanine.

Discussion and Possible Action to approve as installed the completed artwork titled "Close Encounter with the California Sublime," 2024, by Suzanne Husky for the San Francisco International Airport: Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The artwork consists of acrylic on canvas with gilded frame, measures 69 5/8 in. x 119 7/8 in. and is installed at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Center, Meet and Greet, pre-security, Departures Level.

Staff Presenter: Project Manager Aleta Lee
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 
Explanatory Documents: Installation Images 

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action to approve "There is No Legacy Without Liberation," a temporary installation by Malaya Tuyay. The vinyl mural measuring approximately 146 in. by 723 in. and will be located on the “Wavy Wall” at 170 3rd St. on the east side of Yerba Buena Gardens. The installation will be on display from August 6, 2024 – August 2025. The work is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

Staff Presenter: Rebeka Rodriguez Mondragón
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Presentation

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action to approve "Naga," an artwork by Cjay Roughgarden, Stephanie Shipman, and Jacquelyn Scott. The sculpture is a 25 ft. tall by 100 ft. long sea serpent, consisting of five separate sections made of a galvanized steel frame, stainless steel mesh skin, and colored aluminum scales. to be located in Golden Gate Park at Rainbow Falls; The artwork will be on display from September 2024 – September 2026 with funding from Illuminate. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

Discussion and possible action to approve "Where’s the Ball?," an artwork by Misfit Toys. The sculpture, made of galvanized steel is a series of 10 large-scale replicas of jacks, measuring approximately 2 ft. by 2 ft. each; the total installation measuring approximately 25 ft., to be located in Golden Gate Park near the Conservatory of Flowers. The artwork will be on display from September 2024 – September 2026, with funding from Illuminate. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

Staff Presenter: Rebeka Rodriguez Mondragón
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Explanatory Document: Presentation

Discussion and Possible Action

Discussion and possible action to approve "Hip Hop on the Plaza," 2024 by Sergio Suarez and "Surf, Rock, Skate, Roll and Read" by Susie Lundy for the Fulton Street Activations Public Art Project, as recommended by the Fulton Street Activations review panel.  

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Sergio Suarez for an amount not to exceed $57,500 for a series of free, all-ages dance workshops and culminating event for the Fulton Street Activations Public Art Project.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Susie Lundy for an amount not to exceed $57,500 for a series of youth and community focused activations and culminating event for the Fulton Street Activations Public Art Project.

Staff Presenter: Project Manager Rebeka Rodriguez
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 
Explanatory Documents: Presentation 

Presentation of recently completed Civic Art Collection Conservation projects.

Staff Presenter: Project Manager Grace Weiss
Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes
Explanatory Document: Images 

Discussion

Presentation of public art program updates.

Staff Presenter: Civic Art Collection & Public Art Program Director Mary Chou
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

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