San Francisco Arts Commission
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
Location
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 240San Francisco, CA, CA 94102 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Arts Commission is the City agency that champions the arts in San Francisco. We believe that a creative cultural environment is essential to the City's well-being. Our programs integrate the arts into all aspects of City life. The Commission was established by charter in 1932 (Charter sections 5.103 and 16.106).
Description
The arts are essential to making San Francisco the dynamic city it is, the favorite of visitors from around the country and around the world--and a treasure for those of us fortunate enough to live here. Our overarching goal is access. Our programs make the arts available to each and every person in San Francisco, each program in its own unique way--from the murals and monuments under the care of the Civic Art Collection, to the dance and theater productions funded by Cultural Equity Grants, to the teen poets' work published by WritersCorps. Take some time to explore our programs, and you'll learn a lot about what we do and how you can participate. Over time, I hope you will get to learn about the incredible staff of this agency--artists and arts administrators deeply committed to public service.