Event

Dr. Maya Angelou Monument "Portrait of a Phenomenal Woman" Unveiling & Community Celebration

An unveiling ceremony and community celebration will take place on September 19, 2024 on the Larkin Street steps of the Main Library.

The San Francisco Arts Commission, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, is thrilled to announce the upcoming installation of Portrait of a Phenomenal Woman, a new monument honoring Dr. Maya Angelou by artist Lava Thomas in September 2024.

The monument will be sited outside the San Francisco Main Library Larkin Street entrance, located at 100 Larkin Street, between Grove and Fulton streets.

To learn more about this project, visit sfartscommission.org/mayaangeloumonument

AGENDA

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Community Celebration
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Unveiling Ceremony & Speaking Program
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Community Celebration, Performances, and Activities

 

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Update: We've reached capacity for those wishing to join us in-person for the unveiling of the Dr. Maya Angelou Monument, but you can watch a livestream of the event starting at 11 a.m. on September 19, 2024! Details on how to watch online will be shared soon, so stay tuned. Visit sfartscommission.org/mayaangeloumonument for the latest details.

What's Coming Up

Public Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

December 19
/
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 408 and Online
Public Meeting

Full Arts Commission Meeting

January 06
/
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 416 and Online
Public Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting

January 15
/
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 408 and Online
Public Meeting

Full Arts Commission Meeting

January 06
/
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hybrid: City Hall | Rm 416 and Online