Public Programs

Three exciting series of public programs offer a deeper experience of YBCA films, exhibitions and performances.


Art Savvy Workshop: Understand Contemporary Art

Aug 1, 2009–Jun 5, 2010

Be a pioneer by participating in Art Savvy, the world’s first application of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) for adult museum audiences! This progressive arts education method provides a safe, dynamic space to refine your observational skills and deepen your connection with contemporary art …



Global Lives Project

Feb 26–Jun 20, 2010

YBCA presents the world premiere of the Global Lives Project, an innovative video installation featuring documentaries that capture 24 hours in the lives of ten people from around the world who represent the diversity of the global population. Working with acclaimed filmmakers, artists and designers, Global Lives assembles the realities of everyday life from around the world into an installation by architectural and design visionaries of Sand Studios and FOURM design+build+educate.

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Big Idea Night Party: Under the Influence

Apr 3, 2010

Let The People be your guide at YBCA's next off-the-wall foray into clubland.This Oakland collective puts the spotlight on the East Bay with cutting-edge music, live art and site-specific culinary treats.

YBCA's programs are made possible in part by:

EmcArts Innovation Lab for the Performing Arts, supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
The Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund
Koret Foundation
LEF Foundation
The San Francisco Foundation
Novellus

Community Engagement and Audience Development Programs:

Supported by a generous grant from The Wallace Foundation.

Community Engagement and Youth Education Programs are made possible in part by:

AAA , The Bernard Osher Foundation, The Sato Foundation, Koret Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Members of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, The Chan Foundation

Free First Tuesdays:

Underwritten by Directors Forum Members

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