Wed September 27th Closed
Exhibitions
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.
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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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.
+ Read moreOctober 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.
Performances
Paglinang
Presented by Parangal & SOMA Pilipinas
A performance highlighting the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.
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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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Public Art
love @ first line
Anna Sergeeva
A new site-specific public artwork by Anna Sergeeva featuring the first lines of love poems.
+ Read more2021–ongoing
Exterior, YBCA
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.
+ Read more2022-ongoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
2022-ongoing
Mission Street at Geneva Ave., Excelsior Ave. and Onoganda Ave., San Francisco
Public Art
Let’s Build from Here
Innosanto Nagara
A site-specific public artwork highlighting the power of collaborative future-building.
+ Read more2022-ongoing
East Gardens, YBCA
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.
+ Read more2023–Ongoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
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.
+ Read more2023–ongoing
Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Insufficient Memory
Sean Fader
An interactive Google Earth map which allows you to engage with a digital memorial to LGBTQ+ lives.
+ Read more2019–2023
Grand Lobby, YBCA
Public Art
Dream
Ana Teresa Fernández
A public art installation commissioned by YBCA and co-sponsored by San Francisco Public Works.
+ Read moreOngoing
Bernal Hill, San Francisco
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.
+ Read more2017–ongoing
Third Street Courtyard, YBCA