Projects
Big Art
People want to live in beautiful, inspiring and joyful places. Big Art attracts people to cities, and where the people are, jobs and community investments follow.
Long admirers of larger-than-life sculptural art, Sid and Karen Sijbrandij have witnessed how public Big Art can invigorate communities by founding artist in residencies in Zambia and Grand Bahama and through supporting Art City in New Mexico. Big Art describes sculptures that are larger than humans, typically over 10 feet (3 meters) in height or width.
In 2024, the Sijbrandij Foundation took an unconventional approach to revitalizing San Francisco and launched its Big Art Loop initiative to support public art along a cohesive trail around the city. With ongoing collaborations and projects planned for 2026, the foundation is actively working to enhance San Francisco’s shared spaces in ways that reflect its diverse and vibrant culture.
Artist in Residence
Grand Bahama
Launched in 2025 by the Sijbrandij Foundation, the Artist in Residence Grand Bahama (AIR GB) program brings Big Art to the island as part of its long-term revitalization. In its first cohort, Launa Eddy leads the creation of the landmark sculpture Home with a local volunteer team including Menyelek Smith, Jacki Boss, Maquelle Monroe, and Sheldon Saint. Together, they mark the beginning of an ongoing effort to populate Grand Bahama with large-scale sculptures that inspire community engagement and economic renewal.
