Big Art SF
In 2024, the Sijbrandij Foundation launched its Big Art SF initiative to support public art, recognizing its power to inspire and connect people. Sid and Karen Sijbrandij have long admired big art and monumental structures, with their power to awe viewers and create a shared experience. Big art describes sculptures that are larger than humans, typically over 10 feet (3 meters) in height. Today, big art can be found in art festivals like Burning Man, in creative communities like Art City, and in cities around the world, including San Francisco.
With ongoing collaborations and projects planned for 2025 and beyond, the foundation is actively working to enhance San Francisco’s shared spaces in ways that reflect its diverse and vibrant culture.
Installations
R-Evolution
by Marco Cochrane
On display at Embarcadero Plaza in San Francisco.
Near the intersection of Market and Steuart Streets (map)
Photo credit: Karen Murphy
Naga
by Cjay Roughgarden, Jacquelyn Scott, and Stephanie Shipman
On display at Rainbow Falls in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
On JFK Drive near Crossover Dirve (map).
Traces in Order to Remember + Le Retour des Soleis
by Betsabeé Romero
On display on JFK Drive as part of the Golden Mile in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
On JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive East (map)
Octavius
by Peter Hazel
Photo Credit: Lisa Vortman
On display at Sunset Dunes in San Francisco.
Near the intersection of Great Highway & Sloat Boulevard (map)
Giraffes
by Martin Taylor
On display at Sunset Dunes in San Francisco.
Near the intersection of Great Highway & Sloat Boulevard (map)
Photo Credit: Lisa Vortman
Rock Spinner
by Zachary Coffin
On display at Sunset Dunes in San Francisco.
Near the intersection of Great Highway & Lawton Street (map)
Photo Credit: Lisa Vortman
Heartfullness
by Katy Boynton
On display in downtown San Francisco.
At the intersection of Market and Turk Streets (map)
Press
“Market Street Arts Unveils New Public Artwork on Market Street”
by Stephi Wild, BroadwayWorld
Submissions
We are currently seeking existing works of big art—monumental sculptures (10 feet and taller)—to be considered for inclusion in upcoming installations in the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation’s vision is to place 100 sculptures over the next three years, working in collaboration with key civic agencies.
This is an opportunity to have your work featured as part of this emerging program. This program is open to all artists, regardless of background, experience level, or location. We encourage artists from historically underrepresented backgrounds and neighborhoods to apply.
Contact
For more information about Big Art SF, please contact:
info@building180.com