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Arts Commission announces SoMa Asian and Filipino performing arts space, grant deadlines and new public artworks
Summary
Director Ralph Remington told the commission the city helped acquire 262 Seventh Street in SoMa for an Asian and Filipino American performing arts space with a 120-seat theater, noted upcoming grant deadlines and paid panelist opportunities, and highlighted recent public-art installations including a 5,580 sq. ft. Lady Bayview mural.
At the Nov. 4 meeting, Ralph Remington, Director of Cultural Affairs, highlighted recent cultural investments and community events and announced that the Arts Commission helped support acquisition of a new Asian and Filipino American performing arts space at 262 Seventh Street in SoMa.
"APIC Cool Arts will renovate the building to house a 120-seat theater, a visual arts gallery, and a multidisciplinary space for dance rehearsals, community events, and workshops in office space," Remington said. He said the commission administered grant support through the SoMa Cultural Anchor Fund for the acquisition.
Remington also reminded commissioners of remaining grant deadlines: the San Francisco Artist Grant opportunity is due Nov. 6 and the Arts Impact Endowment grant opportunity is due Nov. 13. He said the Community Investment staff is seeking paid grant-panelists for spring 2025 reviews and that applications are due by Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m.
On public art, Remington noted recent installations and community celebrations: a newly unveiled 5,580-square-foot ground mural titled "Lady Bayview" by Raylene Gorham at India Basin Waterfront Park, and the completed installation of the stainless-steel light sculpture "Aaram" in Mint Plaza by artists Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beilier. He also announced the SFAC artist-in-residence selections for India Basin Waterfront Park and referenced artist and alumni accomplishments and upcoming exhibitions.
Remington closed by asking commissioners if they had questions; several commissioners praised the new public works and encouraged colleagues and the public to visit.
The director's remarks were informational; no formal commission action was recorded on these items during the meeting.
