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Material Cinema Workshop

Public Programs

Material Cinema Workshop

Workshop presented by Shapeshifters Cinema

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 12–5 PM

Learn how to repurpose castaway mid-century 16mm film through scratching, painting, puncturing, boiling, bleaching, and more in this hands-on material cinema bonanza with filmmaker Ellie Vanderlip.

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APAture 2023: Unearthing, a film showcase

Screenings & Films

APAture 2023: Unearthing, a film showcase

In partnership with Kearny Street Workshop

October 29, 2023, 2–4:30 PM

A film showcase featuring Adamu Chan, as a part of Kearny Street Workshop’s annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, APAture.

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San Francisco Cinematheque: Contemporary Views from the Bay Area

Screenings & Films

San Francisco Cinematheque: Contemporary Views from the Bay Area

In partnership with San Francisco Cinematheque

October 21, 2023, 3–5 PM

Nine works by ten contemporary Bay Area filmmakers, a cross-section of the Bay Area’s ever-vibrant multi-generational community curated by Steve Polta, artistic director of San Francisco Cinematheque.

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Canyon Cinema: Contemporary Bay Area Film

Screenings & Films

Canyon Cinema: Contemporary Bay Area Film

In partnership with Canyon Cinema

October 14, 2023, 3–5 PM

An afternoon of contemporary Bay Area works on film and video from the Canyon Cinema catalog, curated and hosted by executive director Brett Kashmere.

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pARTicipate Workshops with Joyce Nojima

Public Programs

pARTicipate Workshops with Joyce Nojima

Workshops presented by YBCA

Wednesdays, October 11–November 29, 2–4 PM

A series of stand-alone, drop-in art workshops that are open to the public and welcome participants of all ages.

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Bicycle Silkscreen Printing Workshops

Public Programs

Bicycle Silkscreen Printing Workshops

In partnership with Artivate

Saturdays, August 12–September 9, 2023, 1–4 PM

Make your own print using a bicycle silkscreen at these free, drop-in workshops for all ages.

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طراوت | TARAVAT Closing Celebration

Public Programs

طراوت | TARAVAT Closing Celebration

July 22, 2023, 2–5 PM

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pARTicipate Workshops

Public Programs

pARTicipate Workshops

Presented by YBCA

Thursdays, July 20–September 21, 2023, 1–3 PM

Drop-in art workshops that are open to the public and welcome participants of all ages.

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Queer American Memorials Artist Talk: Sean Fader + Maureen Towey

Public Programs

Queer American Memorials Artist Talk: Sean Fader + Maureen Towey

Presented by YBCA

July 9, 2023, 1–3 PM

In this dynamic conversation, Fader and Towey will unveil the design for their new project, Queer American Memorials.

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I Also Want to Be an “Iranian Woman”

Public Programs

I Also Want to Be an “Iranian Woman”

Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection

Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2 PM

A live music presentation from Iranian multi-instrumentalist Kamila Thunder.

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Remembering Fereydoun Farrokhzad

Public Programs

Remembering Fereydoun Farrokhzad

Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection

June 3, 2023, 2–4 PM

A music, poetry, and community event in remembrance and celebration of queer Iranian activist, poet, and entertainer Fereydoun Farrokhzad.

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طراوت | TARAVAT Open House Reception

Public Programs

طراوت | TARAVAT Open House Reception

May 13, 2023, 2–6 PM

Featuring music, poetry, and conversation with artist Taravat Talepasand to celebrate the opening of the new exhibition.

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Opening Night Party for Future Resonance

Public Programs

Opening Night Party for Future Resonance

Presented by Studio Forward at California College of the Arts

Friday, April 7, 2023, 6–9 PM

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If Housing Was a Human Right in U.S. Law

Public Programs

If Housing Was a Human Right in U.S. Law

Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2–4 PM

A free workshop exploring systemic housing inequities and grassroots community action.

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The Black (W)hole: calling our young ancestors home

Performances

The Black (W)hole: calling our young ancestors home

Presented by Destiny Arts Center

Saturday, February 25, 2023

An immersive experience featuring dance, poetry, video, and visual art.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Edition of Belonging: A Weekly Practice Space with Othering & Belonging Institute

Public Programs

Dr. Martin Luther King Edition of Belonging: A Weekly Practice Space with Othering & Belonging Institute

Presented by YBCA & Othering Belonging Institute

Sunday, January 15th, 2023, 2 PM

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Voices from the Past | Voices from the Present 

Public Programs

Voices from the Past | Voices from the Present 

Presented by YBCA and Artadia

January 14, 2023, 2 PM

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Legacy Unboxed

Public Programs

Legacy Unboxed

Presented by YBCA

January 12, 2023, 6–8 PM

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Artist Talk with Liz Lerman & Brett Cook

Public Programs

Artist Talk with Liz Lerman & Brett Cook

December 11, 2022, 2 PM

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Connect/Reflect/Enact

Public Programs

Connect/Reflect/Enact

Ritual Workshop with artist Dohee Lee

October 7 & November 4, 2022, 10 AM–4 PM

Connect/Reflect/Enact is a multi-part project integrating body-knowledge and art-creation led by artist Dohee Lee.

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Celebrating Healing, Vulnerability, and Alchemy

Public Programs

Celebrating Healing, Vulnerability, and Alchemy

September 3, 2022, 1-5:15 PM

Including a live music performance featuring Samora Pinderhughes, Karega Bailey, and special guests as well as a screening and panel discussion.

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The Healing Project and Rising Voices

Public Programs

The Healing Project and Rising Voices

July 9, 2022, 1–4 PM

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Keith LaMar: Fight for Freedom 

Public Programs

Keith LaMar: Fight for Freedom 

June 11, 2022, 3–5 PM

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Sala de Deseos

Public Programs

Sala de Deseos

Saturday, June 11, 2022, 2–5 PM

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Lunada Literary Lounge

Public Programs

Lunada Literary Lounge

May 16, 2022, 6 PM

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dreamseeds: A community celebration of the YBCA 10

Public Programs

dreamseeds: A community celebration of the YBCA 10

May 14, 2022, 12–6 PM

Celebrate the YBCA 10 artists and their creative prototypes.

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Caravan For The Children: May Day March 2022 & D.C. Press Rally | Postcard Drop Off

Public Programs

Caravan For The Children: May Day March 2022 & D.C. Press Rally | Postcard Drop Off

Presented by Galería de la Raza

May 1 & 2, 2022

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Interactive Studio Hours with the YBCA 10 Artists

Public Programs

Interactive Studio Hours with the YBCA 10 Artists

November 18–20, 2021, 12–5 PM

Learn about the prototype designs and connect with the YBCA 10 Artist Cohort.

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Parol Lantern Festival

Public Programs

Parol Lantern Festival

Presented by Filipino-American Development Foundation & SOMA Pilipinas

November 13–December 11, 2021

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Generations of Filipinx Power

Events

Generations of Filipinx Power

SF Urban Film Fest

Saturday, August 28, 2021

A night of artist talks, one-act plays, and film screenings celebrating Filipinx power in South of Market.

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Reopening Celebration

Events

Reopening Celebration

August 7, 2021 11:00am - 6:00pm

Join us in person to experience new interactive artist activations, intimate conversations, and more.

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AFTER LIFE (we survive) presents Rea Tajiri’s LORDVILLE

Screenings & Films

AFTER LIFE (we survive) presents Rea Tajiri’s LORDVILLE

On view on YBCA.org

December 11, 6 PM–December 13, 2020, 11:59 PM

Watch Tajiri’s documentary and a new conversation between the artist and AFTER LIFE curator Thea Quiray Tagle.

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See Black Women

Digital Conversations

See Black Women

Stream at YBCA & MOAD's Facebook Pages

May 19 & May 26, 2020, 4 PM

A two-part conversation featuring nine Bay Area Black Womxn Artists and Curators about visibility, grief, and our present paradigm shift in culture and practice

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Sarah Rifky

Public Programs

Sarah Rifky

Presented by Curatorial Research Bureau

November 14, 2019

Curator and writer Sarah Rifky talks about her experience founding and running small-scale arts organizations.

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Transforming Community Development through Arts and Culture

Public Programs

Transforming Community Development through Arts and Culture

November 13, 2019, 3–6:30 PM

A celebration of the power of the arts to advance equitable and resilient communities.

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Endangered Spaces: San Francisco

Public Programs

Endangered Spaces: San Francisco

Presented by The New York Times & YBCA

November 7, 2019

Michael Kimmelman and June Grant address the politics of public space and how they have affected the city of San Francisco.

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Na Kim

Public Programs

Na Kim

Presented by Curatorial Research Bureau

October 24, 2019

Graphic designer and curator Na Kim talks about her dynamic design practice.

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Ute Meta Bauer

Public Programs

Ute Meta Bauer

Presented by Curatorial Research Bureau

September 26, 2019

Internationally-renowned curator and professor of contemporary art talks about her curatorial work.

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