ArtSpan’s Excelsior Art Initiative program celebrates rich cultures, supports small businesses and local artists, and spotlights the vibrant creativity of one of San Francisco’s most diverse neighborhoods. The aim of Reopening with Art Initiative is for local artists and small businesses to creatively augment venues re-emerging from stay-at-home order and poised to welcome the public.

Artists collaborated with business owners to create custom installations highlighting their venue and the frenetic energy of the community. The innovative installations adorn the windows, streets, and sidewalks for Shared Spaces participants, beautifully designed objects, and more.

The Exhibiting artists that will present their activation and the venues they adorned are the following:

Dylan Clendenin [ deepthawtz.com ] installation @

El Pollo Supremo, 52100 Mission St.

Max Marttila [ maxmarttila.com ] installation @

Central Drug, 4494 Mission St.

Sarah Torres [ sapphireillustration.com ] installation @

Cumaica Coffee, 4726 Mission St.

With special performance by Wes Leslie [ wesleslie.com ] & Photography of the artworks and installations by Lydia Daniller [ lydiadaniller.com ]

Excelsior Art Community Liaison Ava Rosen

Installations On View through March 31st, 2021

Virtual Reception for - Excelsior Art Initiative