The Downtown San Rafael Arts District is a collaboration of local arts leaders, businesses, city officials, and community members. It grew from the leadership of Youth in Arts, Marin Society of Artists, California Film Institute, Art Works Downtown, and the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District. Its mission is to promote well-being, equity, and inclusivity … Continued
Local Edition Creative is an arts consulting and production agency with experience delivering impactful public art projects across the Bay Area. They partner with municipalities, businesses, and artists to produce meaningful arts and culture experiences.
Art works are being reviewed by Jurists with the following goals and criteria in mind. Artwork Goals: – Attract culturally responsive & artistically significant visual art installations Increase economic vitality through the arts Enhance public awareness of San Rafael as the hub of Marin County Voting Criteria: Originality: Fresh perspectives and unique interpretations. Artworks should … Continued
In February 11, 2021 the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California made the decision to adopt a wireline provider resiliency strategy. As some residents may know the California Public Utilities Commission has ordered telecommunication companies to install a system to provide 72-hour battery back up to communication lines particularly to 9-1-1. These facilities … Continued
Share feedback through digital surveys and in-person review events in October 2025. Attend the Public Art Review Board meeting (January 2026) and City Council review (Feb 2026) to provide public comment.
The process includes: Call for Artists – Between June 27 and July 25, 2025, an open call for artists was published on the Call For Artist Entry (CaFÉ) website. The call is now closed, however information is still available at the links below. Three (3) mural opportunities for artists and artist teams residing in California. … Continued
All sites are city-owned, high-visibility areas that are accessible to the public and feasible for installation within the grant’s timeline.
The Public Art Program is funded by a $250,000 California Arts Commission grant, awarded as part of San Rafael’s designation as one of California’s 14 Cultural Arts Districts.
The program aims to: Enhance San Rafael’s identity as the arts hub of Marin County. Increase the economic vitality of Downtown. Celebrate diversity and creativity through public art.
Installations are expected to begin in May/June 2026 and will be completed by Summer 2026.
