Public Art at Monumental Scale
In proud partnership with the Sijbrandij Foundation, Building 180 serves as the curatorial and operational lead for Big Art SF—a bold, multi-year initiative launched in 2024 to bring monumental sculptures to public spaces across San Francisco.
This ambitious effort, conceived by the Sijbrandij Foundation, reflects a shared belief between the foundation and Building 180: that public art has the power to inspire, connect, and transform communities. Together, their commitment to civic life, creative expression, and awe-inspiring experiences embodies the mission that drives both organizations to champion artists and expand access to impactful public art.
With nearly a decade of experience managing large-scale artworks in civic spaces, Building 180 is honored to steward the initiative. Our teams are aligned not only in passion for transformative art, but also in core values of accessibility, artist support, and cultural resonance.
Building 180 leads all aspects of implementation—from site identification and feasibility review to artist coordination, permitting, and installation. Each proposed site is carefully assessed for structural, cultural, and civic suitability. Selected artworks—sourced through an open call for existing sculptures over 10 feet tall—are thoughtfully matched to locations through a process grounded in collaboration, technical insight, and community relevance.
An evolving advisory panel of artists, builders, policy leaders, and community stakeholders also contributes to the selection and placement process, helping ensure that each installation achieves artistic excellence, place-based alignment, and long-term viability.
Every project is unique. As both facilitator and steward, Building 180 adapts the process to meet the specific needs of each site, artist, and community. We believe that exceptional public art is built on thoughtful planning, deep collaboration, and strong execution.
With the Sijbrandij Foundation’s generosity and Building 180’s expertise, Big Art SF is elevating artists, enriching civic life, and making monumental sculpture a lasting presence in San Francisco’s public realm.
