Community Engagement
YBCA's Community Engagement is a dynamic, multi-faceted education and outreach department that explores and contextualizes YBCA's Big Ideas to the broadest possible audience. Our educational and public programs work collaboratively with YBCA curators and community groups to illuminate the social relevance of contemporary art. Through these programs we create a culture of inquiry and curiosity and respond to the diverse needs in our communities, from local to global.
Exploring Community Engagement
Art Savvy is a ground breaking, interactive, hands on program that provides a safe space to talk about contemporary art with others that are just as curious as you. Deepen your connection with contemporary art through one of the most respected art education methods in the country. Tour our galleries and participate in a post-tour discussion, receive an overview of contemporary art and an introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies. Space limited. To reserve a spot in the workshop, contact artsavvy@ybca.org or call 415.321.1310
Youth and School Programs are designed to promote early engagement in the arts for K-12 school aged youths. Our Young Artists at Work program is a paid afterschool program that promotes arts mastery and community activism for gifted and promising high school youths. Our Discovering YBCA programs provide guided and self-guided gallery tours as well as special matinee lecture-demonstration and screenings to introduce younger audiences to performing arts and film/video.