Shaping Legacy Temporary Public Art Projects

The San Francisco Arts Commission invites artists and artist teams residing in the United States to submit proposals for up to five opportunities to create temporary public art projects that reimagine the landscape of monuments and memorials in the City. These projects are the culmination of Shaping Legacy, a three-year project that critically examines the monuments and memorials in San Francisco’s Civic Art Collection. The proposed temporary public art projects may include a variety of disciplines and genres such as sculpture, performance, multimedia art or educational programs. Artists are encouraged to integrate sustainable materials and/or practices into their projects and consider environmental impacts. The proposed temporary public art sites should be publicly accessible locations, such as Civic Center, public parks, plazas, community gardens, waterfront, sites of civic gatherings or spaces of cultural significance. The selected works will represent a variety of artforms sited in different parts of San Francisco and are anticipated to take place from April 2026 to October 2026.