Sites Unseen, a forthcoming public art project in the Yerba Buena alleys, aims to enhance the local neighborhood’s reputation––and, by extension, that of the San Francisco Bay Area––as a thriving cultural destination for diverse audiences. Sites Unseen is an initiative of the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District (YBCBD), and will work with local community partners and cultural institutions to bring dynamic arts programming to seven underused alleys in the neighborhood in the form of permanent and temporary artworks, performances, screenings, and other happenings. The alleys will provide a platform for both local and national artists at all career stages to showcase work within a unified curatorial framework. Talk with the project team about how Sites Unseen will activate these neglected areas by fostering social interaction, community pride, and economic opportunities while increasing visitors’ safety and exposure to the arts.
+ Andrew Robinson / YBCBD
+ Wendi Norris / Gallery Wendi Norris
+ Dorka Keehn / San Francisco Arts Commissioner
+ Jessica Shaefer / Sites Unseen