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Artist Sirron Norris Poses with his temporary mural

Art

Connecting Public Art to People and Place

Innovation at the SFPUC includes our approach to supporting public art in San Francisco neighborhoods. Each new aboveground capital improvement project in the City launches a new public art project, and each new public art project begins with an intentional effort to align our investment in public art with local communities and the environmental mission of the SFPUC. Through this innovative approach we strive to commission public art connected to people and place.

Public Art

Art brings people together, creates shared experiences, stimulates conversations, and adds joy to daily life. Recognizing the important role of art, the City and County of San Francisco passed an ordinance in 1969 requiring all City agencies – including the SFPUC – to set aside 2% of all aboveground construction project costs to support public art. We’re proud to partner with artists, residents, and the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) to create public art that enriches life in our City.

Recent Artworks Supported by the SFPUC

Location: Southeast Community Center

Status: Complete

Artists: 30 artists and 40 artworks

Location: Evans Avenue Murals at the Southeast Treatment Plant

Status: Complete

Artists: Afatasi The Artist, Nancy Cato, Malik Seneferu, Sirron Norris

Location: Headworks Facility at the Southeast Treatment Plant

Status: Complete

Artist: Norie Sato

Location: Westside Pump Station

Status: Complete

Artist: Jet Martinez

Location: Alameda Creek Watershed Center

Status: Complete

Artist: Walter Kitundu

Location: Ocean Beach Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project 

Status: In Development

Artist: Mark Baugh-Sasaki

Location: Upcoming CDD Headquarters at 2000 Marin

Status: In Development

Artist: Walter Kitundu

Location: Treasure Island Wastewater Treatment Plant 

Status: In Development

Artist: TBD

News

In addition to a permanent art wall by artist Norie Sato along Evans Avenue (between Rankin and Phelps Streets) in the Bayview, the SFAC and SFPUC commissioned a series of four temporary construction fence murals that were installed along Evans Avenue during New Headworks construction at the Southeast Treatment Plant. Each mural was displayed for approximately one year. 

For more information of public art, or to submit your portfolio, please contact the San Francisco Arts Commission.

The Southeast Treatment Plant is a critical component of SFPUC’s sewer infrastructure and through the Sewer System Improvement Program, is receiving significant upgrades. Integrated into the perimeter of the Southeast Treatment Plant will be a large artwork by artist Norie Sato.
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The Southeast Treatment Plant is a critical component of SFPUC’s sewer infrastructure and through the Sewer System Improvement Program, is receiving significant upgrades. Integrated into the perimeter of the Southeast Treatment Plant will be a large artwork by artist Norie Sato.

At 1550 Evans in San Francisco the SFPUC has begun construction of the future Southeast Community Center. The center will be host to an expanded childcare center, nonprofit workspace, community meeting rooms, large multi-purpose rooms, and a stand-alone Alex Pitcher Pavilion for community events. In addition, the SFPUC has commissioned local artists Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, Phillip Hua and Mildred Howard to create artworks for the center.
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At 1550 Evans in San Francisco the SFPUC has begun construction of the future Southeast Community Center. The center will be host to an expanded childcare center, nonprofit workspace, community meeting rooms, large multi-purpose rooms, and a stand-alone Alex Pitcher Pavilion for community events. In addition, the SFPUC has commissioned local artists Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, Phillip Hua and Mildred Howard to create artworks for the center.

The SFPUC is building an educational center in Sunol called the Alameda Creek Watershed Center. Located on the grounds near the Sunol Water Temple the SFPUC has commissioned a new artwork by Walter Kitundu which celebrates Muwekema Ohlone tribe and culture.
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The SFPUC is building an educational center in Sunol called the Alameda Creek Watershed Center. Located on the grounds near the Sunol Water Temple the SFPUC has commissioned a new artwork by Walter Kitundu which celebrates Muwekema Ohlone tribe and culture.

The San Francisco Arts Commission, in partnership with SFPUC, commissioned artist Jet Martinez to create a 2,500 square foot mural on the new electrical building. Martinez created Fog Lilies, inspired by the iconic Calla Lily, which is meant to evoke a sense of purity and references the cleansing and treatment functions that the Westside Pump Station performs as an essential city service.
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The San Francisco Arts Commission, in partnership with SFPUC, commissioned artist Jet Martinez to create a 2,500 square foot mural on the new electrical building. Martinez created Fog Lilies, inspired by the iconic Calla Lily, which is meant to evoke a sense of purity and references the cleansing and treatment functions that the Westside Pump Station performs as an essential city service.

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