Full Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled)

• 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 December 4, 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

1. Civic Design Committee – Kimberlee Stryker, Chair  

   1. Civic Design Committee Report  
      
      Discussion 
      
       
      
      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 
      
       
      
      Report from the Civic Design Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Projects.

2. Community Investment Committee – Janine Shiota, Chair 

   1. Community Investment Committee Report
      
      Discussion 
      
       
      
      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 
      
       
      
      Report from the Community Investment Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.

3. Visual Arts Committee – Suzie Ferras, Chair 

   1. Visual Arts Committee Report
      
      Discussion 

      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 
      
      
      
      Report from the Visual Arts Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program. 
      
       

   2. Recreation and Park Department Temporary Artwork Installation Initiatives
      
      Discussion and possible action 

      1. Discussion and possible action to approve a temporary artwork installation initiative of the Recreation and Park Department at two locations: 

         • At the decomposed granite planter area on the northwest side of the Plaza adjacent to 50 U.N. Plaza.

         • On Fulton Plaza.

         For temporary artworks to be installed before December 31, 2024, for an exhibition period not to exceed two years, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to review and approve the individual art projects proposed prior to installation. The Recreation and Park Department will be responsible for acquiring the necessary permits for the installations, and for acquiring the necessary insurance and waiver of proprietary rights for artwork place on City property under VARA and CAPA.

         Explanatory Document: Presentation

   3. Chinese New Year Temporary Sculpture Proposal
      
      Discussion and possible action 

      1. Discussion and possible action to approve the temporary installation of two sculptures by artist Stefanie Mufson in honor of Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon. The sculptures will be made from wood painted in a blue and white ornamental pattern, measuring 5’ high by 4.5” wide to be installed in Rose Pak Station and Union Square from January 28, 2024, until March 2, 2024. The works are sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.

​​​​​Discussion 



Staff Presenter: Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez  

 

Presentation time: Approximately 5 minutes 

Presentation of the SFAC Galleries upcoming 2024 Main Gallery exhibition. 

Explanatory Document: SFAC Galleries 2024 Main Gallery Exhibition

​​​​​Discussion 



Staff Presenter: Sandra Panopio, Senior Racial Equity and Engagement Analyst 

 

Presentation time: Approximately 10 minutes 

Presentation of updates of SFAC Racial Equity Action Plan Implementation.

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 December 11, 2023 Civic Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes.
2. Motion to approve the December 12, 2023 Community Investments Committee Meeting Minutes. 
3. Motion to approve the December 13, 2023 Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes. 
4. Motion to approve the November 28, 2023 Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes. 
   
   
   
   Civic Design Committee Recommendations (December 11, 2023, link to agenda) 
   
   Action 
   
    
5. Motion to approve Phase 2 for Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility

   Community Investments Committee Recommendations (December 12, 2023, link to agenda)
   
   Action

6. Motion to approve recommendations to award ten (10) Special Project Grants, funded by District Supervisor addbacks and interdepartmental workorders, to the following organizations and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into grant agreements with each organization or their fiscal sponsor for amounts not to exceed the following at this time:
   
    
   1. District 5 – QCC-The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Art & Culture, $50,000 over one year to support intergenerational professional development, arts residency and performance. 
      
       
   2. District 7 – Youth Art Exchange (Fiscal Sponsor: Tides Center), $75,000 over one year to support a community utility box mural arts project with youth. 
   3. District 7 – Friends of School of the Arts Foundation, $30,000 over one year to support a participatory budgeting mural project within District 7. 
      
       
   4. District 7 – Youth Art Exchange (Fiscal Sponsor: Tides Center), $25,000 over one year to support a participatory budgeting mural project within District 7. 
      
       
   5. District 9 – Galeria Studio 24, $150,000 over one year to support issuing mini-grants for artists in the Mission. 
      
       
   6. Citywide Night of Ideas – Circuit Network, $40,000 over one year to support the San Francisco Public Library’s Night of Ideas. 
      
       
   7. Citywide Arts Service Organizations – Dancers’ Group, $50,000 over one year to support providing services that may include the following: fiscal sponsorship services; grant writing; legal assistance; capacity building; technical assistance; training and paid internships; education and community convenings. 
      
       
   8. Citywide Arts Service Organizations – Intersection for the Arts, $50,000 over one year to support providing services that may include the following: fiscal sponsorship services; grant writing; legal assistance; capacity building; technical assistance; training and paid internships; education and community convenings. 
      
       
   9. Citywide Native American Cultural Events and Activities – Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (Fiscal Sponsor: QCC-The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Art & Culture), $47,500 over one year to support providing an opportunity to engage and celebrate the resurgence and resilience of Native American people in contemporary and traditional practices. 
      
       
   10. Citywide Native American Cultural Events and Activities – Yerba Buena Arts & Events, $47,500 over one year to support providing an opportunity to engage and celebrate the resurgence and resilience of Native American people in contemporary and traditional practices.
7. Motion to approve a second amendment to grant agreement AAACC23-26 to the African American Art and Culture Complex (“AAACC”) (authorized by Resolution No. 0807-23-109) to add additional funds from the Department of Children Youth and Families and increase the funding for activities at AAACC by $139,500 from $942,415; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with AAACC not to exceed $1,081,905 for fiscal year 2023-2024 at this time. 
   
    
8. Motion to approve a $150,000 grant to the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (“MCCLA”) for stabilization support, to be utilized for relocation-related expenses, such as rent and storage costs; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with MCCLA not to exceed $150,000 at this time. 
   
    
9. Motion to approve a $300,000 grant to SOMArts Cultural Center for funds allocated to the sub-grantee under the grant, American Indian Cultural Center to support office and space renovations for programming for San Francisco artists; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with SOMArts not to exceed $300,000 at this time. 
   
    
10. Motion to approve an amendment to grant amendment 22EMCS01 to Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (authorized by Resolution No. 1206-21-258) to extend the grant term to December 31, 2024, to allow for additional time to complete the grant activities.
    
    
    
    Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (December 13, 2023, link to agenda)
    
    Action
    
     
11. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Prisoners Repast, 2018, by David Huffman. The two-dimensional artwork is comprised of Acrylic, oil, collage, spray paint, glitter and colored pencil on wood panel. It measures 60 in. x 60 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 1105-18-355. 
    
     
12. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Split, 2018, by Yorgo Alexopoulos. The media artwork consists of a two-channel digital animation on 4K LCD displays with sound, aspect ratio 32:5 (6:40), synchronized media players, 11 minute, 30 second infinite loop, the screens measure 28 in. x 171 in. x 4 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0709-18-219. 
    
     
13. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Painting #2018-8-6, 2018, by Fong Chung-Ray. The two-dimensional artwork, mixed media on canvas, measures 60 in x 90 in. and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 1105-18-355. 
    
     
14. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection Parallel Portions, 2017, by Mike Henderson. The two-dimensional artwork, oil on canvas, measures 72 in. x 87 in., and is installed at the San Francisco International Airport, Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Boarding Area B. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0201-21-035. 
    
     
15. Motion to approve the design of the artwork Horizon Effect by Design Girl Magic to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
    
     
16. Motion to approve the design of the artwork An Embrace :: Un Abrazo by Leah Tumerman to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
    
     
17. Motion to approve the design of the artwork Growing Together :: Creciendo Juntos by Leah Tumerman to be installed at 2530 18th Street. The artwork is funded by MOHCD. Mercy Housing will be responsible for ongoing maintenance. The work will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
    
     
18. Motion for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve the artist honorarium in the amount of $2500 to Kimberly Acebo Arteche; $2500 to Miguel Arzabe; $4000 to Daniela Rivera; $2500 to Trina Michelle Robinson; for the research and development of artwork for a SFAC Galleries exhibition in the Main Gallery on view May 16 – August 4, 2024.  
    
     
19. Motion to approve the temporary installation of a bronze figurative sculpture by artist Thomas J Price, titled As Sounds Turn to Noise which measures 9 ft. 2.5 in. x 4 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. which will be loaned to the Arts Commission by Hauser & Wirth Gallery, to be installed at a prominent site on The Embarcadero determined in consultation with the Port, and pending Port approval, for a period of six months commencing late February/early March 2024 at a total cost not to exceed $40,000 from the Public Art Trust. 
    
     
20. Motion to approve the final design of Fog Lilies, a painted mural by artist Jetro Martinez for the West Side Pump Station Reliability Improvement Project, located at Great Highway and Sloat Blvd. 
    
     
21. Motion to approve Modalities & Motifs, 2023, a temporary artwork by Afatasi The Artist (Fatasilima LLC), as installed on the Southeast Treatment Plant Construction Fence along Evans Avenue between Rankin and Phelps streets. 
    
     
22. Motion to approve Ana Teresa Fernández and proposal for the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Public Art Project, as recommended by the artist review panel.
    
     
23. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Ana Teresa Fernández for an amount not to exceed $136,000 for the design, engineering, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation of an artwork for the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Public Art Project. 
    
     
24. Motion to approve Construction Document and Final Design deliverables by Sanjay Vora for the Herz Recreation Center Public Art Project.

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