Page & Masonic mural
Installation of the first Page mural starts Tuesday, September 3rd, between Masonic and Central!
Our Community Painting Day is September 7th! If you’re interested in volunteering for the Community Painting Day, sign up below. Or if you’re interested in joining our mission to bring more murals to Page, reach out to us here.
About the pilot
Bringing more joy to our slow streets
When the proposed SFMTA and SF Arts Commission project came up, we couldn’t wait to join in. The Slow Streets Mural Pilot Program is an effort to invite community-oriented public art onto Slow Streets in San Francisco, underscoring Slow Streets as community resources and spaces. Page is part of eight Slow Streets in the Mural Pilot Program for 2024.
About the artist
Matley Hurd
Matley Hurd is a San Francisco-based visual artist who mainly works in mixed-media painting, digital illustration, and large-
scale murals. His work centers around bold, abstract, flowing shapes, giving all who encounter it an immense feeling of levity, elegance, and vibrance.
Location details
Why Page & Masonic?
The community chose the block of Page between Central and Masonic for its busy bike share hub combined with Upper Haight’s historical representation of the most voted-for survey themes. Matley’s design flows with the pathway from the luscious Golden Gate Park to the bustling vibes of downtown.
FAQs
Why this mural is important?
Art on Slow Streets transforms them into public spaces for the community to use and enjoy. A pavement mural indicates a car-lite street that prioritizes active transportation and community gathering—making the space safer for those on rides, skates, and foot.
What were the 2024 survey results?
A Parks Alliance survey on themes, aesthetics, artists, and locations had 196 respondents for Page. Matley Hurd was the most popular artist with “floral and natural elements” and “hippie culture and history” themes favored.
Why now?
Page Slow Street’s character has been shaped by grassroots art and plant installations. Opportunities are now emerging for permitted installations that are not subject to removal. Applications require approval by SFMTA and SF Arts Commission, and we have gone through the application process.
How will the mural be done?
The street mural is a temporary installation with a two-year expected lifetime. A primer will first be applied then painted with exterior paint with anti-skid grit. The artist will prep the mural for a few days, followed by a community painting day. The street will be closed to through traffic but a lane will remain open for local and emergency access.
Is Page the only one?
SF Parks Alliance is sponsoring murals on 8 slow streets with design, installation, and permits funded by a Community Challenge Grant. Maintenance is covered by donations to Page Slow Street. Read more about the program spearheaded with SFMTA here.
What are the installation dates?
Installation will start Tuesday, September 3rd and run through Tuesday, September 10th. We are inviting the community to help with painting on Saturday, September 7th.