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Public Programs
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Presented by Studio Forward at California College of the Arts
Friday, April 7, 2023, 6–9 PM
Public Programs
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2–4 PM
A free workshop exploring systemic housing inequities and grassroots community action.
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Presented by Destiny Arts Center
Saturday, February 25, 2023
An immersive experience featuring dance, poetry, video, and visual art.
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Presented by YBCA & Othering Belonging Institute
Sunday, January 15th, 2023, 2 PM
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Presented by YBCA and Artadia
January 14, 2023, 2 PM
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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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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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May 14, 2022, 12–6 PM
Celebrate the YBCA 10 artists and their creative prototypes.
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Presented by Galería de la Raza
May 1 & 2, 2022
Public Programs
November 18–20, 2021, 12–5 PM
Learn about the prototype designs and connect with the YBCA 10 Artist Cohort.
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Presented by Filipino-American Development Foundation & SOMA Pilipinas
November 13–December 11, 2021
Events
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Presented by Curatorial Research Bureau
October 24, 2019
Graphic designer and curator Na Kim talks about her dynamic design practice.
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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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