Wind Tested & Ready to Spin 🌬️🏆
Sponsor an Umbrella at Umbrella Alley
Our brand-new spinning umbrella sculptures are officially ready to fly above Umbrella Alley 2.0 — and we need your help to bring this colorful ceiling masterpiece to life.
Help sponsor one or more of 60 custom wind-tested umbrella sculptures designed to survive the legendary Fisherman’s Wharf winds while keeping the Alley bursting with color overhead.
Sponsor 1 Umbrella
$112
Help fund one custom spinning umbrella sculpture for the new Umbrella Alley ceiling.
Sponsor 3 Umbrellas
$336
A bright trio of spinning sculptures helping bring Umbrella Alley Ceiling 2.0 to life.
Sponsor 4 Umbrellas
$448
Go big, go bright, and help fill the Umbrella Alley sky with color.
The Backstory: We Defeated the Fisherman’s Wharf Winds
If you visited the original Umbrella Alley, you probably remember the magic of looking up and seeing a ceiling full of color.
What you may not know is that the famous San Francisco waterfront winds treated those original umbrellas like kites with a personal vendetta.
So we turned the alley into a mini wind-testing lab. We tried experimental shapes, stronger materials, colorful new designs, and more than a few ideas that failed in spectacular fashion.
But after countless tests, we finally cracked the code.
Our new spinning umbrella sculptures are officially wind-tested, durable, colorful, and ready for their big debut above Umbrella Alley 2.0.
Help Us Install All 60 Umbrellas
Your sponsorship directly helps fund fabrication, installation, maintenance, and the colorful future of Umbrella Alley.
Sponsor one umbrella. Sponsor four. Rally your friends. However you join in, you’re helping keep San Francisco colorful, creative, and joyfully weird.
☂️ Frequently Asked Questions About Sponsoring an Umbrella at Umbrella Alley
Everything you need to know about helping bring Umbrella Alley Ceiling 2.0 to life.
What does it mean to sponsor an umbrella?
Sponsoring an umbrella helps fund one of the custom wind-tested spinning umbrella sculptures that will become part of the new Umbrella Alley Ceiling 2.0 installation above the alley.
Why are the new umbrellas different from the original ones?
The original umbrellas looked amazing, but the powerful Fisherman’s Wharf winds constantly damaged them. The new sculptures were specially designed and tested to survive San Francisco waterfront weather while still creating the colorful overhead experience visitors love.
How much does it cost to sponsor an umbrella?
Sponsors can help fund one or multiple umbrella sculptures:
- 1 Umbrella — $112
- 2 Umbrellas — $224
- 3 Umbrellas — $336
- 4 Umbrellas — $448
How many umbrellas are being installed?
The goal is to install 60 custom spinning umbrella sculptures above Umbrella Alley as part of the new ceiling installation.
Where will the umbrellas be located?
The umbrellas will fly overhead inside Umbrella Alley in Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, creating a colorful interactive art canopy for visitors and photographers.
What does my sponsorship help pay for?
Your sponsorship helps fund fabrication, testing, installation, maintenance, replacement materials, and future improvements to the Umbrella Alley ceiling installation.
Is Umbrella Alley open to the public?
Yes! Umbrella Alley is a public art experience open to visitors, photographers, families, tourists, and locals visiting Fisherman’s Wharf.
Can I sponsor more than one umbrella?
Absolutely. Many supporters choose to sponsor multiple umbrellas to help bring more color and movement to the installation.
Who operates Umbrella Alley?
Umbrella Alley is operated by UmbrellaAlley LLC, a San Francisco-based community art project focused on public art, creativity, and interactive visitor experiences.
Is my sponsorship tax deductible?
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serves as the fiscal sponsor for Umbrella Alley. Please consult your tax professional regarding deductibility of contributions.