Witness the creation of Praise Frisco: Peace and Love in the City as documented by Creative Growth staff, highlighting artist William Scott's optimistic vision of San Francisco through his painting. Follow the process as Scott's imagined urban landscape takes form in his Bay Area Walls mural, providing a glimpse into his creative process.

Special Thanks:

Creative Growth Executive Director: Tom di Maria
Creative Growth Staff: Erin Mendez
Creative Growth Artist Facilitator: Héctor Muñoz-Guzmán
Creative Growth Artist Services Language & Access Aide: Emma Peyton
Creative Growth Studio Instructor & Photographer: Julie Plasencia
Creative Growth Director of Marketing & Communications: Ibby Saso
ASL Interpreter: Suzanne Sattergren
William Scott’s Mother: Edna Lee Arterberry
William Scott’s Niece: Shanea Gordon

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Wondering who makes art? Curious about the how...and the WHY?

Featuring insights directly from the artists, SFMOMA Shorts takes the public inside the studios, and minds, of a fascinating and diverse range of creators. With a collection that spans architecture, design, media arts, painting, sculpture, and photography, the museum's YouTube channel is a go-to destination for videos about modern and contemporary art. New to SFMOMA Shorts? Start with the "Best of SFMOMA Shorts" playlist. Or, take a trip inside artist studios with “Artist Cribs” and discover the spaces and places where art is born. You can also find interviews about art on view at the museum in the "Now on View" playlist.

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