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Get great holiday gifts from YBCA!
In the spirit of generosity this holiday season, consider giving a gift from YBCA and supporting the art and artists we present.
A gift membership provides access to some of the most adventurous work in contemporary art today. At the Basic level, members and a guest get FREE admission into the galleries and all of the Opening Night Parties. They also enjoy ticket discounts, waived handling fees and special invitations. Higher level benefits include reciprocal admission benefits at national and local institutions such as the Asian Art Museum, de Young Museum, Legion of Honor, Berkeley Art Museum and the Oakland Museum of California, FREE tickets to a YBCA Performance or Film, and exclusive invitations to Curator Salons. As a special offer, purchase a gift membership and receive a 2-for-1 discount on YBCA performance tickets.*
For performance lovers, why not honor a friend or loved one by naming a seat in the YBCA Theater? Every year, the seat holder will be invited to sit in their seat at the Season Announcement Preview Party—an exclusive event for a sneak peek at the upcoming YBCA Season and a chance to mingle with the artists and curators. With a gift of $300 or $500 (quarterly payments available), you can pay tribute to an arts supporter and help endow the YBCA Fund for New Performance.**
For a true piece of YBCA, we are pleased to announce a Bay Area Now 5 Limited Edition Box Set as part of the limited edition and original artworks sales at YBCA. This project commemorates the Bay Area Now triennial by showcasing local artists who are sure to further develop their successful careers. Produced in collaboration with Electric Works, the box set features artists Paul Schiek, Misako Inaoka, Leslie Shows, Ala Ebtekar and Ana Fernandez. The edition of 16x20 inch prints is a set of 15 and is housed inside a handmade box by John Demerritt and a box sleeve by artist JD Beltran.
How to purchase:
• Gift memberships can be purchased by online or by calling Membership at 415.321.1320 or Box Office at 415.978.2787. To redeem the special ticket offer, use promo code #4185 or call Box Office and mention this special offer. *Gift Membership: Ticket offer available for one performance remaining in the season with a maximum of 2 tickets per membership. Membership discounts available for purchases of 10 or more.
• A Seat in the Novellus Theater at YBCA and Limited Edition Artwork can be purchased by calling Emily Lakin at 415.321.1320. **Seat Plaque: Your dedication will be featured in the Theater in perpetuity. Seat plaques will be featured on each seat for a period of five years and moved to a prominent location in the Novellus Theater after the five year dedication period is completed.
YBCA is at the center of the Bay Area's dynamic arts scene and is recognized internationally for its innovative curatorial approach and for its commitment to placing contemporary art at the heart of community life.
There are many ways to support YBCA in this important work. Become a Member and enjoy a host of valuable benefits including FREE gallery admission, performance and film ticket discounts, a subscription to our monthly calendar magazine, Life Amplified, local restaurant discounts, and more. Make a tax-deductible major gift to YBCA and receive exclusive access to our art and artists and recognition for your support. Name a seat in Novellus Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and support the YBCA Fund for New Performance. Attend a special event, or secure your company's support by becoming a Corporate Partner. Your gift of any kind in any amount ensures that YBCA will continue its innovative efforts to support the creation of new works, provide model education programs for area youth and engage audiences in the art and ideas of our time.
YBCA would like to thank our current supporters for their years of loyalty and enthusiastic support. We invite you to join them and support YBCA today!