ART BEAUTIFIES GATEWAY TO THE BAYVIEW
Islais by Cliff Garten Studio is an artwork that is inspired by the history and landscape of Bayview Gateway and Islais Creek
Community Celebration – May 25, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO, Friday, May 25, 2018 – The Port of San Francisco in partnership with the San Francisco Arts Commission announces a new art installation marking an official gateway to the Bayview neighborhood. Located at the intersection of Third Street, Arthur Avenue and Cargo Way, Islais, designed by acclaimed public artist Cliff Garten, was inspired by the landscape of Islais Creek and the Bay and the history of the Bayview community.
“The Port is proud to collaborate with the Bayview community and the San Francisco Arts Commission to enhance Islais Creek Gateway area with the installation of a magnificent art sculpture,” said President of the San Francisco Port Commission Kimberly Brandon. “The sculpture is the newest addition to the Bayview Gateway open space, which was improved by the Port in 2015, and adds to the series of recent public realm and Blue Greenway improvements in the area including: Bayview Rise, Heron’s Head Park, Cargo Way bicycle facility and Heron’s Head Park improvements. The Gateway is a long envisioned improvement by and for the Bayview community, and can be enjoyed by all San Francisco residents and visitors alike.”
The Port of San Francisco is hosting a community celebration to mark the completion of the gateway project on Friday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m