Screening of Short Films from "Conjuring Power"

Screenings & Films

Screening of Short Films from “Conjuring Power”

Presented by YBCA |

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5–8 PM

Settle into the YBCA Screening Room, drink in hand, for a special screening of short films from Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements. This dynamic program brings together four works that explore identity, memory, resistance, and imagination through strikingly different lenses—TT Takemoto’s Looking for Jiro; ¡VIVA 16! by Tina Valentin Aguirre and Augie Robles; Never Not Been a Part of Me produced by the Oakland Museum of California, and Crystal Mason’s Invocation For A Dream.

From intimate reflection to bold celebration, these films expand the exhibition beyond the gallery, creating a shared space for storytelling and connection. The films will be on loop throughout the evening for you to experience their powerful visuals and resonant narratives that linger long after the credits roll.

In addition to the films, enjoy a cash bar and free gallery access to experience our current exhibitions.

Tickets

Screening Room & Galleries, YBCA

Tickets: Free with registration

Screening room capacity is limited. First come, first served. This short film program will loop throughout the evening.

Lead image: Still from ¡VIVA 16!, Tina Valentin Aguirre and Augie Robles, 1994.

YBCA programs are made possible in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Blue Shield Of California, Bob A. Ross Foundation, City and County of San Francisco, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Malia Simonds, Mayor Daniel Lurie, The Ron Conway Family, Salesforce, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The Svane Family Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, Yerba Buena Partnership, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Board of Directors and Members.