“The San Francisco Arts Commission is proud to have been a part of such an historic project by commissioning four exceptional artworks, each of which presents an unexpected visual diversion. The TJPA voluntarily committed $4.75 million to fund the acquisition of artwork in the spirit of the City’s “Percent for Art Ordinance,” which allocates two percent of construction costs for the inclusion of public art in the City’s civic structures and facilities.Īccording to Director of Cultural Affairs Tom DeCaigny. On May 15, 2008, the TJPA Board of Directors passed a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the SFAC to provide assistance in selecting, acquiring and managing the installation of public art as part of the Transbay Program.
“The installations at the Salesforce Transit Center are a reflection of our diverse communities and a welcome addition to this new civic space.” “As the former Executive Director of the African-American Art & Culture Complex, I have long supported and advocated for more public art throughout our City,” said Mayor London Breed. The artworks engage and enrich the experience of visitors to the new Salesforce Transit Center, which will open to the public on August 11. Each artwork represents a close collaboration between the artists and Pelli Clark Pelli Architects, blurring the lines between art and architecture. SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) in partnership with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) unveils four permanent artworks by artists James Carpenter, Julie W.
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