San Francisco Arts Commission unveils 13 permanent public artworks at Gene Friend Recreation Center
The public art initiative at Gene Friend Recreation Center was launched by the San Francisco Arts Commission in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. This event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with attendance from Mayor Daniel Lurie, local officials, artists, and members of the SoMa community. The program includes 13 permanent installations: 12 two-dimensional pieces acquired for the interior corridors of the building and one large-scale, commissioned artwork in the gymnasium that pays tribute to local leaders, veterans, elders, immigrants, and youth. ArtDaily announced the initiative, which highlights the importance of public art in enhancing civic spaces to better reflect and welcome the community.
Key facts
- San Francisco Arts Commission and San Francisco Recreation and Park Department collaborated on the project.
- The public art program at Gene Friend Recreation Center includes 13 permanent works.
- 12 two-dimensional artworks are displayed along interior corridors.
- One commissioned, large-scale, architecturally integrated artwork is located in the gymnasium.
- The artwork honors local leaders, veterans, elders, immigrants, and youth.
- A community ribbon-cutting celebration was held, attended by Mayor Daniel Lurie.
- The announcement was reported by ArtDaily.
Entities
Institutions
- San Francisco Arts Commission
- San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
- Gene Friend Recreation Center
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States