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New Mid-Market arts district launches with billionaire funding as artists call for boycott

Launched October 17, 2026 with $500K in private funding; artist boycott calls persist

The Mid-Market arts district held its launch festival Saturday, October 17, across 35 venues on six blocks from Fifth Street to Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco Chronicle coverage of the event asked whether art can help bring downtown back to life.

Updated Oct 19