Wed July 9th Open 11 AM–5 PM
We deliver impactful, community-rooted programming that combines arts education with cultural connection and creative exploration. Our programs include weekly arts workshops on-site at YBCA, curriculum that we deliver at K–5 public schools, and self-guided activities in our galleries and spaces.
Explore your creativity with workshops at YBCA. Whether you’re passionate about dance, visual arts, or exploring new artistic expressions, our programs offer something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the upcoming programs you can attend to inspire your creative side.
We’d love to have your students join us for a self-guided trip to YBCA. Our galleries are open Wednesday–Sunday: 11am-5pm, closed Monday-Tuesday. Reach out below to let us know more about your visit.
We provide high-quality arts education to K-5 students through our educational partnerships. We’re proud to cultivate artistic skills and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in our students.
Located in YBCA’s Grand Lobby, the chalk wall is an accessible place of connection with the community. YBCA commissions artists to design chalk art prompts in multiple languages. Updated monthly, visitors are welcome to engage the chalk wall as a space for creative dialogue.
A self-guided, vibrant space for visitors to enjoy reading books and creating light artworks. Free and open to the public and located in the YBCA Grand Lobby.
Learn how to make artworks inspired by YBCA exhibitions with instruction from our Senior Manager of Educational Programs, Rea Lynn de Guzman.
Download the Tunnel Book Lesson Plan +
Download the Watercolor Postcard Lesson Plan +
Download the Floral Clay Sculpture Plan +
Download the Cherry Blossom Origami Plan +
YBCA Educational Programs are directed by Rea Lynn de Guzman, Senior Manager of Educational Programs; developed with Education Patners: Precita Eyes Muralists and the Filipino Education Center Galing Bata; and Teaching Artists: Fred Alvarado, Kim Epifano, Kiana Honarmand, ChiChai Mateo, Joyce Nojima, Hitoshi Shigeta; Teaching Assistants: Kerra Hendrickson, Josie Licavoli, Jared Mar, Mariel Paat, Somer Taylor, Erikah Walton.
YBCA Programs are made possible in part by the Blue Shield of California, City and County of San Francisco, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Office of Mayor London N. Breed, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, James R. Lilienthal Trust, California Arts Council, Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, Meridee Moore, Beard Family Foundation, Schwab Charitable Fund, Gaia Fund, David and Carla Crane Foundation, Andrew Skillman and Lydia Choy Charitable Fund, Amy and Hannah Eliot, Maria Kim, Tides Foundation, Water Chu and Ethan Beard, Amanda Minami, Farhang Foundation, Klau Family Fund, Peter Rigano and Cody Hicks, Harvey and Leslie Wagner Foundation, Robert and Junko Kenmotsu, The San Francisco Foundation and YBCA Members.