The International Art Museum of America is honored to share that the museum has received the 2025 Mid Market Golden Brick Award, presented by the Mid Market Community Benefit District in recognition of IAMA’s ongoing contributions to the Mid-Market neighborhood and the broader San Francisco community.
Although the award recognizes IAMA’s impact in 2025, the Golden Brick was officially presented to the museum this year, along with a special Certificate of Honor from the Office of the Mayor of San Francisco, bearing the signature of Mayor Daniel Lurie.
The Golden Brick Award recognizes individuals and organizations that help strengthen, support, and uplift the Mid-Market District through meaningful contributions to the neighborhood. For IAMA, this recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not only the museum’s work within its galleries, but also its role as part of the larger community surrounding it.
Located on Market Street, IAMA has long been dedicated to making art accessible to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Through exhibitions, youth art initiatives, community events, and partnerships with local organizations, the museum continues to play an active role in bringing creativity, culture, and connection to the Mid-Market area.
The award was accepted on behalf of the museum by KC Hsieh, who represented IAMA during the presentation. KC spoke about the museum’s continued commitment to serving as a cultural, educational, and community-centered space in the heart of San Francisco.
IAMA extends its sincere appreciation to the Mid Market Community Benefit District, the Office of the Mayor of San Francisco, and the Mid-Market Board for this meaningful recognition. The museum also thanks its staff, artists, visitors, partners, and supporters, whose continued involvement makes IAMA’s work possible.
As IAMA looks ahead, the museum remains committed to welcoming the public, supporting artists, expanding opportunities for the youth, and contributing to the continued cultural vitality of San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood.