in 1967, we got jack morrison and others to support this. it was called the best thing the arts commission has ever done, and maybe the only good thing the arts commission has ever done. it is shameful that they are not representing themselves here today. there is a new director of cultural affairs this afternoon, and it is just a criminal, to of all lack -- how faded that is. it is an entry-level position. you have to put a fire under them. supervisor mar: stephen as well. >> good afternoon. i'm actually a visual artist here in the bay view. from the city of san francisco, i grew up all over the city. i am here on behalf of local artists, and many that are underserved by a lot of the events that are thrown through of the city, in the sense that the local artists still have to scrounge in to be the concept of a struggling artist. the city of san francisco is known and by its creativity. imagine san francisco without creativity is like a child without creativity. this event is a great event that will help the many artists as to work with the