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Bay Area Now 9

Presented by YBCA

October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024

The ninth iteration of YBCA’s signature triennial exhibition highlighting 30 artists working throughout the Bay Area’s nine counties.

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Bay Area Now 9

Exhibitions

Bay Area Now 9

Presented by YBCA

The ninth iteration of YBCA’s signature triennial exhibition highlighting 30 artists working throughout the Bay Area’s nine counties.

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October 6, 2023–May 5, 2024

General Admission: $9*

*Free admission for Youth, Students, Educators, Seniors, Military Personnel, and more.

BAN9 All-Access Pass: $30

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Opening Night Party: Bay Area Now 9

Public Programs

Opening Night Party: Bay Area Now 9

Presented by YBCA

Join us for a jubilant party featuring drinks, dancing, photobooths, and a first look at dynamic new works from 30 Northern Californian artists.

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October 6, 2023, 7:30—11:00 PM

Free Limited-Time Tickets (On sale September 18–21, 2023)

Early Bird Tickets (On sale September 22–28, 2023) – Only $9

Standard Tickets (On sale September 29, 2023–October 6, 2023) – $20

*Please note: Each tier of tickets will only be available during the dates listed above.

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Paglinang

Performances

Paglinang

Presented by Parangal & SOMA Pilipinas

A performance highlighting the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2 PM & 7 PM

Matinee: $25–35
Evening: $35–45

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Fall Season 2023

Performances

Fall Season 2023

Presented by Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Alonzo King LINES Ballet will present exquisite moments from repertoire spanning 24 years.

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October 12–15, 2023

Tickets: $40-$115

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love @ first line

Public Art

love @ first line

Anna Sergeeva

A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.

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2021–ongoing

Exterior, YBCA

Peace in the Middle East

Public Art

Peace in the Middle East

Taravat Talepasand

This work refers to the translation of the word “peace” in Farsi “صلح” sculpted with neon.

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2022-ongoing

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Excelsior Street Furniture Pilot

Public Art

Excelsior Street Furniture Pilot

Street Furniture Designed by San Francisco Students

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2022-ongoing

Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco

Smuin’s The Christmas Ballet

Performances

Smuin’s The Christmas Ballet

Presented by Smuin Contemporary Ballet

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December 14–24, 2023

Tickets: $36-$119

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Let’s Build from Here

Public Art

Let’s Build from Here

Innosanto Nagara

A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.

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2022-ongoing

East Gardens, YBCA

Audio Archive Booth

Public Art

Audio Archive Booth

Sholeh Asgary

Engage with artist Sholeh Asgary’s Audio Archive Booth to record stories, reflections, experiences, hopes, dreams, pasts, and futures of the Iranian diaspora.

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2023–Ongoing

Grand Lobby, YBCA

UNDO MEN

Public Art

UNDO MEN

Sanctuary City Project

This work shines light on the power of the student-led pro-immigrant movement while examining the impact of policies on the lives of the undocumented community.

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2023–ongoing

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Insufficient Memory

Public Art

Insufficient Memory

Sean Fader

An interactive Google Earth map which allows you to engage with a digital memorial to LGBTQ+ lives.

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2019–2023

Grand Lobby, YBCA

Dream

Public Art

Dream

Ana Teresa Fernández

A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.

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Ongoing

Bernal Hill, San Francisco

Statement marquee from Escuela de Arte Útil (School of Useful Art)

Public Art

Statement marquee from Escuela de Arte Útil (School of Useful Art)

Tania Bruguera

YBCA continues to activate the marquee with timely and responsive messages generated from artists and community partners.

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2017–ongoing

Third Street Courtyard, YBCA