Street art in San Francisco
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Where to find street art in San Francisco (United States)
San Francisco's mural tradition dates to the WPA paintings of the 1930s and was shaped by Diego Rivera's influence. The Mission District became the epicenter from the 1970s onward, with murals initially serving to document human rights violations in Central America and express the cultural identity of Latino communities.
Clarion Alley, established in 1992 by volunteer artists and residents between 17th and 18th Streets, hosts over 700 murals spanning social justice, gentrification resistance, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate themes. Balmy Alley, between 24th and 25th Streets, was the original hub of political murals in the 1980s. SOMA, Hayes Valley, and North Beach complete the main artistic circuits of the city.
Precita Eyes, a community nonprofit founded around fifty years ago by Susan Cervantes, offers guided tours of the Mission District and connects artists with community requests from its base at 24th & Harrison Street. San Francisco Art Week in January and the San Francisco Art Fair in April draw galleries and artists from around the world each year.
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