SF Unveils New Glowing ✨ “Solar Arch” in Golden Gate Park

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Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through this new landmark, merging art with nature on the trail.

The 26-foot wide, 13-foot tall solar-powered arch, by artist fnnch, and the 400+ mile Ridge Trail will intersect at the Yellow Dot, which serves as the starting point on the park’s Golden Mile project, run by Illuminate. More than a mile of sculptures, large-scale murals, open-play pianos, live music, and more, highlight The Golden Mile, created in 2022 with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.

“Solar Arch”Official Unveiling Celebration
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 4-8p
JFK Drive, near Conservatory Drive East, Golden Gate Park, SF
Between Stanyan and the Conservatory of Flowers
FREE

A celebration featuring live music is scheduled from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Yellow Dot on JFK Drive, near Conservatory Drive East. The former road has been closed to cars since 2022.

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San Francisco-based artist fnnch, who originally created the artwork for Burning Man, will be on hand for the formal unveiling.

The Ridge Trail currently runs into the park’s east end from Haight Street and crosses JFK near the arch, creating a unique opportunity for a park celebration.

Illuminate creates large-scale works of public art that create awe in San Francisco. Here’s more information on Illuminate. The Ridge Trail connects hikers, bikers, and equestrians on ridgelines around San Francisco Bay. Here’s more information on the Ridge Trail. More information on fnnch

 

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