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STREET LOCATIONS LIST
FOR THE MURALS
OF
Dan Fontes*
* This list does not include numerous private commissions, murals in private homes, temporary works of art
(like chalk murals or theatre backdrops) or private consultations which resulted in the creation of public art.
This list only includes the projects which may be viewed in public places, or were within the public view for
some time or where an appointment can be made to see the work of art. This list also includes murals which
have been lost, neglected, stolen or destroyed.
1. “Giraphics”, 1983, repainted due to seismic retrofit work in 1994, oils on steel &
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concrete, Sizes vary: 32’ x 8’. Seven giraffes painted beneath the 580 freeway at
Harrison Street in Oakland, CA. Commissioned by Cal Trans and the Oakland
Office of Community Development and numerous community donations.
“Animurals”, 1985, oils on concrete, 17’ x 180’. Six zebras painted beneath the
580 freeway on Broadway in Oakland, CA. Commissioned by the Oakland Office
of Community Development and numerous community donations.
“Duck Pond Mural” 1995, acrylics on concrete, 12’ x 28’. Two ducks floating on
water painted on the cinderblock storage house / restrooms of Montclair park on
Mountain Blvd. in Oakland, CA. Commissioned by the Oakland Cultural Arts
Division and the Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation. (Destroyed by
Oakland Department of Parks and Recreation)
“T is for Tiger”, 1991, oils on canvas, 8’ x 8’. Commissioned by Terranomics.
Currently on display in the classic art-deco “Lion House” of the San Francisco
Zoo, #1 Sloat Blvd., San Francisco, CA
“J is for Jaguar”, 1991, oils on canvas, 7’ x 7’, Commissioned by Terranomics.
Currently in the collection of Lana Jean Rose. 1014-60th Street, Oakland, CA By
appointment only (510) 601-1849
“Orca Family”, 1988, acrylics on primed sheetrock, 15’ x 50’. Three Orca whales
painted on the interior walls of the Whales and Friends retail store, 2nd Street and
Clay Oakland, CA. Commissioned by California Pacific Designs.
“Salud!”, 1997, acrylics on masonry, 98’ x 50’. Portraits of 16 of the residents of
the Bethany Senior Center painted on the exterior wall at 21st and Capp Streets in
the Mission District, San Francisco, CA. Commissioned by the City of San
Francisco’s Office of Community Development Block Grant Program. Sponsored
by numerous community donations including the Zellerbach Family Fund, the
Koret Foundation, Sanwa Bank, Bank of America and numerous community
donations.
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8. “The Lake Merritt Mural Project”, 1987-88, silicates on masonry, 24’ x 98’.
Landscape view of Oakland’s Lake Merritt painted on the exterior wall of the
auto dealership building at 27th and Broadway, Oakland, CA. Commissioned by
the Oakland Redevelopment Agency, Alameda County Arts Commission as well
as numerous individual contributions. (partially destroyed)
9. “Tales of History”, 1996, acrylics on masonite, 7’ x 55’. Still life depictions of
historic multicultural icons painted on the interior wall of the Stanley
Intermediate School Auditorium on School Street, Lafayette, CA. Commissioned
by the Lafayette Arts and Sciences Foundation. Over 80 % of this painting done
by the 304-seventh grade students.
10. “Oakland Gems”, 1995, acrylics on plywood panels, 8’ x 500’. Twenty-five of
Oakland’s architectural treasures were painted in a stained glass window motif
on the temporary construction fencing around what is now the Elihu Harris State
Building at 14th and Clay Streets in downtown Oakland, CA. Commissioned by
Oakland Department of Public Works. ***PLEASE NOTE: This mural once
wrapped around three sides of the city block you are now standing within.
(destroyed)
11.“American Noah”, 1985, oils on canvas, 3’ x 12’. A photo-realist view of the
waterfront and bridge of downtown San Francisco with the ship, American Noah,
in the foreground, adjacent to the Bay Bridge. In the collection of Attorney
William J. Alderman, San Francisco, CA. (NOTE: Two & ½ years of painting
went into this project). Viewing available by appointment only.
12. “The Papermakers”, 1995, acrylic on primed sheetrock, 10’ x 40’. Simplified
black and white photographic views of the children from the nationally
recognized group Renaissance of Papermaking creating paper by hand. Created
site specific for a related papermaking exhibit at Mills College, Prieto Gallery,
Oakland, CA. (destroyed)
13. “Art’s Explosion”, 1984-1988, enamels on canvas, 8’ x 48’. Colorful Photographic
collage views of the performers and activities at Oakland’s Festival of the Arts.
Created specifically for the festival and painted on-site with audience
participation at Estuary Park, Oakland, California. Currently in the collection of
the artist, viewing by appointment (510) 238-8335. Each eight by twelve-foot
panel was created on site with one month work in studio. (NOTE: The second
of the four panels was stolen in 1996 while on display)
14. “English Countryside”, 1998, acrylics, 9’ x 25’. Stone walls on gently rolling hills
located within a lobby leading to of a series of office suites. 2020 Ashby Avenue,
Oakland, CA. (across from the Clarmont Hotel-At the end of the alley with
curved brick path-on the right )
15.“Golden Gate” (Formerly Cal’s bar), 1986, enamels, 8’ x 8’. View of Golden Gate
Bridge. 2001 Union Street, San Francisco (destroyed)
16. “Tamalpias Garden”, 1999, acrylics, 10’ x 16’ / 18’ x 25’. #1 View of fantasy
garden with Mt. Tamalpais. #2 Wisteria & trellis. 177 Millar Avenue, Mill Valley,
CA. (partially viewable from public sidewalk)
17. “Concord Historical Mural”, 1992, silicates on masonry, 20’ x 60’. Historic view
of general store taken from original photograph taken in 1894. Salvio and
Galindo Streets, Concord, CA.
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18. “Festival at the Lake Mural”, 1994, enamels, 8’ x 12’. Photo-collage view of
various activities from the former festival. Commissioned by the former Festival at
the Lake non-profit group. (On view here)
19. “(2) Willie Brown inaugural murals”, 1996, acrylics, 10’ x 10’ each. Two of San
Francisco’s landmark historical buildings (old Cliff House and Grace Cathedral
church) painted in bright high contrast colors. Currently in the collection of the
artist with viewing by appointment (510) 238-8335.
20. “(15) Jerry Brown inaugural murals”, 1998, acrylics, 10’ x 10’ each. Fifteen of
Oakland’s landmark historical buildings painted in bright high contrast colors.
(Painted with the help of over 250 volunteers) Currently in the collection of the
artist with viewing by appointment (510) 238-8335.
21. “Airman Mao”, 2000, acrylics, 4’ x 6’. A traditional portrait of Mao is updated. In
the collection of Douglas Wong, Director of the Port of San Francisco, viewing
by appointment.
22. “Three Wise Men”, 2000, enamels, 4’ x 10’. Groucho Marx, Mao Tse Deng, and
Deng Xiao Ping take a break to contemplate. In the collection of Douglas Wong,
Director of the Port of San Francisco, viewing by appointment.
23. “Wildwood Falls”, 1993, acrylics, 20’ x 50’. A Maxfield Parrish inspired mountain
scene with waterfalls. 301 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont, CA (UV damaged)
24. “St. David’s School Grizzly Bear”, 1993, oils, 7’x 7’. 871 Sonoma Street, canvas on
nterior lobby wall, Richmond, CA
25. “St. Leo’s Lions”, 1993, oils, 7’ x 7’. Two portraits of lions both on display in the
halls of the school. 4238 Howe Street, Oakland, CA
26. “Oakland Sister Cites Mural-Fukoka”, 1992, acylics, 8’ x 16’.
Views
commemorating papermaking traditions from East and West. Located in the
Children’s Recreation Center, Fukuoka, Japan
27.“Oakland Sister Cites Mural-Dalian” 1994, acylics, 4’ x 10’.
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commemorating papermaking traditions from East and West. Located in the
Mayor’s office, #1 People’s Plaza, Dalian, China
28. “Artship”, 1999, acrylics, 8’ x 12’. A view of the Artship (former Golden Bear)
painted in bright high contrast colors. Currently in the collection of the artist,
viewing by appointment (510) 238-8335.
29. “For Amusement Only”, 1995 enamels on hardwood floor, 11’ x 17’. Giant pinball
playfield. 1010 Grayson St., Berkeley, CA (Destroyed 2001)
30. Susan’s of Sonoma, 1997, acrylics, numerous scenes painted throughout this bed
& breakfast inn-458-2nd-Street-Sonoma, CA. View by appointment
31. Berkeley Natural Grocery, 1985, enamels, 5’ x 16’. Grainstalks on a blue sky. 1336
Gilman Street, (front windows of the store) Berkeley, CA
32. “Straus Carpets murals”, (with Ingrid Good) 2002, acrylics and enamels
#1: 16’ x 100’. #2: 12’ x 50. #3: 16’ x 16’. Various carpet related imagery. 2828
Ford Street at 23rd Avenue, Oakland, CA
33. “Luther Burbank School Mural”, 2003, acrylics, 16’ x 24’, 65th Avenue near
MacArthur Blvd., Exterior wall, Oakland, CA (In Progress)
34. Guerrero’s Chappel, 1986, oils, 8’ x 25’. Landscape view of Marin hills & clouds.
407 Estudillo, Interior wall of Chapel “A”, San Leandro, CA
35."Rainforest mural" (with Ingrid Good) 2001, acrylics, 8’ x 20’. Tully's Coffee Shop
14th & Broadway , Oakland, CA (Destroyed)
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37. “Market & Drumm Streets, San Francisco”, 1991, oils, 36” x 10’, Photo-realist
view of streets below as seen from the balcony of the Bank. View by
appointment only 11th floor of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, CA
38. “ Sailboats”, 1988, acrylics, 9’ x 15’. Balena Bay recreation room, Alameda, CA.
(destroyed)
Assists: (Projects where I’ve worked as an assistant to the commissioned artist)
39. Potrero Hill mural (with Nicole Emanuel), 1986, acrylics, 18th & Potrero, San
Francisco, CA (damaged from neglect)
40. “Grand Performance” 1984, 25’ x 220’, enamels (with Keith Sklar, Daniel Galvez
Karen Sjoholm & Brooke Fancher) Grand Avenue beneath 580, Oakland, CA
41. “Mitzvah, the Jewish Cultural Experience” 1985, enamels, 97’ x 150’. (with Keith
Sklar & Brooke Fancher) 14th & Franklin Streets, Oakland, CA (damaged from
Loma Prieta Earthquake)
42. “Street Tattoo” (with Dan Galvez) 1982, oils, 15’x 220’. Large scale portraits of
various Oakland residents. San Pablo & West Grand, Oakland, CA (damaged
from weathering)
43. “Carnival” (with Dan Galvez) 1983, enamels, 24’x 76’. Varous images from the
annual street festival in the Mission District. 24th Street & South Van Ness, San
Francisco, CA (extensive UV damage)
44. “Grand Five Offices” (with Brooke Fancher, Keith Sklar & John Wehrle) Grand
Avenue near Lennox, Oakland, CA
45. Superior Home Remodeling, 1985, enamels, 10’ x 20’ (two panels) 44th &
Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA
46. “Learning to Fly”, 1997, oils, 18’ x 75’ (irregular shape). Pioneer Elementary
school library, Sunnyside (near Olympia) Washington with Daniel Galvez
47. “Dream”, 16’ x 20’, oils. Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu and a man
sculpting a bust of Cesar Chavez. The mural also depicts a newborn baby and a
young man working at a computer terminal. 21st & Bartlett Street, San Francisco,
CA. with Daniel Galvez
48. “Homage to Malcolm X”, 1997 oils, 12’ X 64’, Harlem, Audobon ballroom, New
York with Daniel Galvez
49. “Alternative Museum Murals”, oils , New York, with Daniel Galvez.
50. “Valencia Town Center Murals”, 1995-12’ x 60’/6’ x 30’, acrylics. History of
Valencia including Newhall ranch, oranges, Piru mansion, landscape views with
cows and historical references. Interior walls at Town Center Valencia, CA with
John Wehrle
51. “City Center Murals”, 1981, acrylics. 11th/ 14th / Broadway /Clay Streets: Four
City blocks with Gary Graham (destroyed)
52. “Spirit of Childhood”, 1983, acrylics. 10th Avenue & E.10th Street on Franklin
Elementary School. with Gary Graham & others(destroyed)
53. “Stewards for the Future-Guardians of the Past”, 2000, (2) 9’ X 20’ canvases, In
the historic headquarters building of the United States Department of Interior,
Washington DC-with Daniel Galvez
54. “Crossroads Murals” 2003, acrylics, four walls approximately 16’ x 200’ 680
Freeway underpass at Dublin Blvd. And Amador Valley Road, Dublin, CA with
John Pugh, John Wehrle, Hershel West, Dakota Warren and Daniel Galvez.
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55. Restoration of “Revisionist History”, silicates on concrete, 16’ x 300’, by John
Wehrle 2003. San Pablo Avenue & Barrett, Richmond CA with Hershel West &
John Wehrle
56. "Golden Gate Recreation Center", 2000, acrylics, 20’ x 30’. with Randolph Belle
and Daryl Thompson. 63rd Street, Oakland, CA
57. Lovanya DeJean Middle School, 2003, 8’ x 72’, acrylics. 33rd & MacDonald
Avenue, Richmond, CA with Al Leon with help from Ingrid Good Derek Bigard,
Bonnie Singman, Regina Gilligan, Biliana Stremska and others.
58. Sony Metreon Swirl Floor, 1999, fiber optics, 101-4th Street @ Mission Streets, San
Francisco, CA with Craig Lazarus.
59. Temporary fence, neighborhood site improvement project, acrylics, 1998, 8’ x
100’. 63rd & San Pablo, Oakland, CA. with Keith Williams
60 . “Elk Tracks to Bart Tracks” 2001, acrylics, 8’x 72’. Theme of transportation over
time combined with the human migration to the Bay Area. Gilman Street along
the bike path alongside BART, Berkeley, CA With Alan Leon, Derek Bigard,
Hang Ngyun, Sarah Haykel, Sophie Allez and others.
61. “Reflections”, 1984, acrylics, 20’ x 100’. A mirror image view of Baker Beach 5th
& Howard Streets, San Francisco, CA with John Wehrle.
62. “The Creatatious Period”, 1992, acrylics, 20’ x 30’. Life Through Time, The
Evidence for Evolution wing, California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco, CA with Brooke Fancher & Bill Snyder.
63. “Oakland Coliseum Murals”, 1998, oils, six 8’ x 8’ framed paintings. Depictions
of various icons of the sports arena. Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA with
Daniel Galvez.
64. Crissey Field interactive map, 2001, fiber optics, Crissey Field, San Francisco, CA
with Craig Lazarus
65. Tech Museum of San Jose 2001, fiber optics, Tech Museum of San Jose, CA with
Craig Lazarus
66. The Cannery, 2001, fiber optics, Law offices of the Coudair Brothers, 3rd floor San
Francisco, CA with Craig Lazarus