Sat November 23rd Open 11 AM–5 PM
About YBCA
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA is reimagining the role an arts institution can play in the community it serves.
Vision
To be a catalyst of creative exploration, expression and innovation that empowers artists, inspires community and drives lasting social change.
Mission
To be a gathering space for creative expression that fosters meaningful connection for all.
Careers
We’re looking for dreamers and doers, both those who have worked in the arts and those with fresh perspectives from different backgrounds.
Board of Directors
Robin Abad Ocubillo
Public policy, strategy, and civic innovation leader,
San Francisco, CA
Board Co-Chair
Malia Simonds
Corporate philanthropy for the Americas at Bloomberg Philanthropies
San Francisco, CA
Board Co-Chair
Seve Ghose
Executive Director at Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy,
San Francisco, CA
Ex Officio
Katie Colendich
Corporate Counsel and Governance Services Leader,
San Francisco, CA
Board Member
Amy Eliot
Design Principal at Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture,
San Francisco, CA
Board Member
Maria Kim
CEO at REDF,
Los Angeles, CA
Board Member
Nazli Parvizi
Government and Nonprofit Consultant, Anthropologist and Chef,
New York, NY
Board Member
Alan Seiffert
Head of Global Business Development at TED,
New York NY
Board member
Corinne Sklar
Vice President, Marketing & Communications, IBM Consulting, IBM
Mill Valley, CA
Board Member
Helen Sause
Former Deputy Executive Director,
San Francisco Redevelopment Agency,
Alameda, CA
Emeritus in Memoriam
At YBCA, we are committed to transparency and community involvement. Learn more about board meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes here →
Our Campus
The Gallery & Forum Building
Designed by Fumihiko Maki, it houses YBCA’s visual art galleries, forum event space, film screening room, visitor services desk, and administrative offices.
The Blue Shield of California Theater
Designed by James Polshek and Todd Schliemann, it houses YBCA’s world-class stage as well as production offices.
Annual Report
Our mission is made possible by our stakeholders, those invested in ensuring that we can continue our work.
