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Past Event

Corpus sculpture at night in SF

Celebrate the Bay Lights -
Lite Up the Nite

Celebrate the return of the Bay Lights from the best vantage point in town, Big Art Loop - Portside! Walk with your neighbors between Pier 14 and Brannan Street Wharf as we marvel at the sparkling views on and off the water.

​Countdown begins at sundown (~ 7:30pm).

​Anchored by two sculptures on the Embarcadero, there will be art, music and surprises for the whole family to discover as we walk the between Mission and Brannan Streets.

​At Pier 14 - Corpus, by Michael Christian is a 16-foot steel sculpture exploring balance and emergence.

​At Brannan Street Wharf - Atabey's Treasure, by NiNo Alicea is an 18-foot fish, honoring the Taino goddess of water.

​Wear your lights. Bring your people. Celebrate our City of Awe, together.

Details:
• Location: Between Pier 14 and Brannan Street Wharf, San Francisco
• Date: Friday, March 20
• Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
• Cost: Free but advance registration is encouraged
• Register here

Photo credit: Pankaj Bhargava @punksworld

Past Event

Whispers of Waste sculpture by Zulu Heru

Whispers of Waste Unveiling at RecFest

Celebrate art, community and the waterfront at the second annual RecFest.

Whispers of Waste, a sculpture by Zulu Heru, will be unveiled during RecFest at India Basin Waterfront Park.

Artist remarks and unveiling at 1:30 PM, followed by a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity.

Details:
• Location: Mary Booker Boatyard Plaza, 900 Innes Avenue, San Francisco
• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Time: 12:00-4:00 PM with the art unveiling at 1:30 PM
• Cost: Free with advance registration encouraged
• Register here

Past Event

A large, ornate yellow picture frame-like structure called "Got Framed" by artist El NiNo located at Port of San Francisco, with a hill on the horizon and a partly cloudy sky.

For the ❤️ of SF: A Free Portrait Experience for San Franciscans

This Valentine’s Day, Big Art Loop is hosting For the ❤️ of SF, a free professional portrait session celebrating the people who care for San Francisco.

Portraits will take place inside Got Framed, the Big Art Loop-Portside sculpture by artist NiNo, located at Pier 7 on the Embarcadero. Participants will receive a professional portrait at no cost, as a gesture of appreciation and recognition for their service, creativity, and care for San Francisco. 

Walk-ups welcome!

Details:
• Location: Pier 7, Embarcadero
• Dates: Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 
• Time: 12-6 PM Friday and Saturday
• Cost: Free!
• Format: Digitally delivered individual or group portraits (teams, families, and pets welcome).

Located along the Embarcadero, Big Art Loop-Portside now includes more than ten installations, many within walking distance of Pier 7. While you’re here for your portrait, take time to explore the art along the waterfront.

Past Event

A large wooden decorative frame standing on a flat desert landscape with a cloudy sky and distant mountains, with people walking or riding bikes in the background.
A sculpture of a woman made from metal scrap, standing outdoors with the SF Ferry Building and a clock tower in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

The Port of San Francisco Partners with Big Art Loop to Launch Big Art Loop - Portside

10 new temporary sculptures debut on San Francisco’s waterfront

Art Parade and Launch Celebration
November 6, 2025
4:30 - 6:00 PM

Starting at Pier 14 - Corpus sculpture
Ending at Pier 15 - Exploratorium

Text reading 'Big Artloop' and 'Pointe Outside' in stylized, colorful letters.
Named Echoes – A voice from uncharted waters by artist Mathias Gmachl is large San Francisco sculpture resembling a whale on a city street with tall buildings, pedestrians, and a delivery truck in the background.
Sculpture of a mermaid called Coralee made from metal and glass pieces, sitting on the pavement in front of the Ferry Building in San Francisco, with bicycles and pigeons in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

For the ❤️ of SF: Big Art Loop Hosts Free Portrait Experience for the People Who Care for San Francisco

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Big Art Loop - Portside: 10 new sculptures launch with Port of San Francisco

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Mayor Daniel Lurie Joins the Sijbrandij Foundation to Announce Big Art Loop

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