Become a member of YBCA

At the center of culture, creativity, and community. 

Members enjoy exclusive access to exhibitions, performances, and openings — as well as free general admission for two to 1,000+ cultural organizations across North America. Your membership also helps us support artists in our city, sustaining the creative energy that makes San Francisco unique.

Member

  • Unlimited free gallery admission for you +3 guests
  • Free admission to select programs, such as film screenings
  • Reciprocal free general admission for you and a guest to +1,000 art museums

Supporter

Includes all Member benefits plus:

  • 20% off tickets to YBCA presented performances
  • Invitation for you +1 guest to annual members-only party
  • Reciprocal free general admission to premiere museums through Mod/Co
  • Free exhibition catalog and swag from our archives

Advocate

Includes all Supporter benefits plus:

  • Members-exclusive, artist-designed item each year tied to an exhibition
  • Four single-use gallery guest passes to share with friends
  • Invitation for you +1 guest to performing arts behind-the-scenes event (e.g. meet-and-greet, toast, or dress rehearsal)

Contributor

Includes all Advocate benefits plus:

  • Invitation for you +1 guest to YBCA’s annual artist picnic — an intimate gathering with artists, curators, and YBCA leadership
  • Invitation for you +1 guest to exhibition opening night parties’ preview VIP hours
  • One complimentary pair of tickets to a YBCA live arts performance (limited choices)
  • Name recognition on digital donor wall

Patron

Includes all Contributor benefits plus:

  • Members-exclusive, artist limited edition created for YBCA members, tied to an exhibition
  • Invitation for you +1 guest to periodic, select opportunities for artist studio visits in advance of upcoming exhibitions, including the Bay Area Now triennial (based on artist availability)

Corporate

Learn more about the incredible benefits of Corporate membership.

Member Center

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Memberships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.