Since its inception in 2004, the Hearts in San Francisco project has been a cornerstone of philanthropy, rallying local artists to support Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Today, this tradition endures, marking over 20 years of profound impact on our city’s public hospital.
Hearts in San Francisco has become more than just an art project—it’s a symbol of support for the people of San Francisco. New hearts are unveiled each year, capturing the community’s creativity while raising vital funds that support innovative and equitable care at ZSFG.
Born in San Francisco, California, Patrick Dintino grew up in the south bay area. Once covered with cherry and apricot orchards, the region was transformed by business parks during the advent of the ‘Silcon Valley’ tech boom. As technology blossomed with the first personal computers he was drawn to the immediacy of traditional materials like paintbrush and canvas. He first went to college at San Diego State University earning a BA degree in Industrial Arts while studying Environmental Design with architect Eugene Rey. Shortly after graduation he co-founded Artists in Motion art collective, who created funk-art fashion, sculpture and furniture out of reclaimed materials. As his interest in environmentalism grew he formed a band called ‘Naked Earth,’ dedicated to spreading earth consciousness through lyrics and events, and handled the art direction for Ecodisc Records.