Historically, San Franciscans Have Not Valued Street

The Arts Can Play A Vital Role In Revitalizing Neighborhoods, Using And Improving Vacant Space, Bringing New Jobs And New Sense Of Opportunity, And Improving Public Safety By Generating More Foot Traffic And More Eyes On The Street.

San Francisco Has Long Been A Leader In The Arts, Nurturing Generations Of Painters, Sculptors, Poets, Novelists, Playwrights, Film-makers, And Performing Artists And Innovators Of Every Kind.

Be Willing To Make Bold Decisions And Be Willing To Make Glorious Mistakes. Learn From Your Mistakes, But You've Got To Be Willing To Make Them First.

As Mayor, I Will Fully Support My Arts Commission And Its Professional Selection Committees So That They Can Commission A Full Range Of Public Art That Is Daring And, When Appropriate, Daringly Traditional

This Door's Wide-open Now. It's Going To Happen Whether You Like It Or Not.