San Francisco Arts Commission
Amy Owen is a seasoned arts professional with extensive experience in program management, curation, and public engagement within the arts sector. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager for Public Art at the San Francisco Arts Commission, Amy has previously held roles such as Executive Director at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Curator at di Rosa, and Director of Exhibitions at Artists Space. With a strong educational background in Curatorial Studies from Bard College and Art History from Southern Methodist University, Amy has developed and managed numerous exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, contributing significantly to the advancement of arts and culture in various communities.
San Francisco Arts Commission
The San Francisco Arts Commission is the City agency that champions the arts as essential to daily life by investing in a vibrant arts community, enlivening the urban environment and shaping innovative cultural policy. The Arts Commission envisions a San Francisco where the transformative power of art is critical to strengthening neighborhoods, building infrastructure and fostering positive social change. We believe the arts create inspiring personal experiences, illuminate the human condition and offer meaningful ways to engage with each other and the world around us. We imagine a vibrant San Francisco where creativity, prosperity and progress go hand in hand. We advance artists’ ideas to improve the quality of life for everyone through a united cultural sector whose contributions are vital and valued.