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June 10, 2004 Expo 2004 Attending Organizations
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ARTIST SERVICES Back to top ArtSpan 934 Brannan St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 861-9838; artspan.org/ ArtSpan builds connections within the visual arts community, and between that community and the general public. ArtSpan organizes the annual SF Open Studios program, Art for Inner City Youth, numerous technical assistance workshops, and the biennial Selections Exhibition. ARTworkSF Sales, Rentals & Exhibits (415) 673-3080; artworksf.com/ ARTworkSF provides marketing services for artists and curates exhibit. We negotiate sales, rentals, commercial art, illustrations, murals and portraits. We have installed 3,000+ exhibits and events, and enabled hundreds of artists to gain career-building skills and exposure. Black Rock Arts Foundation 1900 Third St., SF, CA 94158; (415) 626-1248; blackrockarts.org/ Black Rock Arts supports and promotes community-based interactive art. The process whereby this art is created, the means by which it is displayed and the character of the work should inspire immediate actions that connect people in a communal context. GenArt 690 Fifth St., Ste. 105, SF, CA 94107; (415) 284-9405;genart.org/ GenArt strengthens and empowers emerging artists, filmmakers and designers, cultivates a new generation of audiences, and connects the arts to the community at large. Institute For Unpopular Culture 1592 Union St., # 226, SF, CA 94123; (415) 235-4382; ifuc.org/ We aid talented, non-traditional artists with financial and/or professional support. Refraction 2888 Ettie St., Oakland, CA 94608; (415) 531-3891; refraction.net/ We are a lighting and sound design team dedicated to serving the visual and performing arts, live music and special events industries. Our goal is to create comprehensive entertainment environments of sight and sound. S.C.R.A.P. 834 Toland, SF, CA 94124; (415) 647-1746; scrap-sf.org/ Scroungers' Center for Reusable Art Parts stimulates creativity and environmental awareness by reusing traditionally discarded materials. Our goals are to maximize reuse of waste materials, collect and redistribute reusable materials to educational organizations and the public, and educate the public and school children in the art of creative reuse. Visual Aid 731 Market St., Ste. 600, SF, CA 94103; (415) 777-8242; visualaid.org/ Visual Aid encourages artists with life-threatening illnesses to continue their creative work, by providing direct services including vouchers and ArtBank for free art supplies, an active exhibition program, lecture and workshop series, image archives, career services and an educational outreach program. YLEM: Artists Using Science and Technology 1821 Helena Dr., Concord, CA 94521; (925) 408-1230; ylem.org/ YLEM provides and supports an environment where artists and scientists can collaborate, and create works that combine the two disciplines. COLLECTIVES Back to top ArtSF 110 Capp St., 5th Floor, SF, CA 94110; (415) 820-1405; artsf.org/ Mission: To create a foundation from which San Francisco's visual/performing arts community can develop unity, solidarity, prosperity and self-sufficiency as one evolving entity. Bay Area Composers Circle composerscircle.com/ Our goals are to build bridges between listeners, composers and performers; broaden the scope of contemporary music and expand its audience; and create a casual and accessible environment for new music. The Church of Craft (415) 640-4224; churchofcraft.org/ The Church aims to create an environment where all acts of making have value to our humanness. When we find creative moments in everyday activities, we also find simple satisfaction, and the confidence to live with all the love we can. We have no dogma or doctrine beyond what members believe for themselves. Colectivo Axis See: Culture & Community counterPULSE/Shaping SF/848 Community Space www.shapingsf.org/; counterpulse.org/; 848.org/ Shaping SF excavates the lost history of San Francisco, publishing it via free public kiosks and the Web. CounterPULSE is the nonprofit umbrella, also harboring 848 Community Space and Processed World mag, et al.... The Cubby (415) OH-CUBBY; cubby.net/ "Revolution through inspired living." The Cubby is an all-purpose multimedia art group with an open-door policy. Submissions are welcome for the next Cubby Missalette, a free zine of art, poetry, collage, fiction and whatnot. Past projects include rock operas and a cable-access showcase for local filmmakers. Independent Arts & Media PMB 821, 601 Van Ness #E, SF, CA 94102; artsandmedia.net/; newsdesk.org/ Independent Arts & Media is a public media and community arts service collective. Our projects include the journalism website Newsdesk.org, the email newsletter News You Might Have Missed, and the Expo for the Artist & Musician. We also offer fiscal sponsorship and affordable editorial services. ME'D1.ATE Network (415) 994-8935; me-di-ate.net/ ME'D1.ATE is a diverse creative network and open community that challenges perceptions and ideas, bridges thoughts and creations, and inspires progressive actions and dialogues. ME'D1.ATE produces the .ME.Project online, and the much-anticipated CD/event Project Soundwave. The Nascent Project See: Youth The Nocturnes Night Photography Website P.O. Box 29074, The Presidio, SF, CA 94129; (415) 824-1653; thenocturnes.com/ The Nocturnes is an online resource for night photography and its intersection with all things nocturnal -- music, literature, other night imagery, poetry, pop culture and science. We offer workshops, full-moon gatherings, online gallery space, art exhibits, competitions and an online forum. Pacific Rim Sculptors Group 1340 Peralta, Berkeley, CA 94702; (510) 559-7774; pacificrimsculptorsgroup.org/ Pacific Rim Sculptors Group increases awareness of Bay Area sculpture through public and private sculpture exhibitions. We also encourage artistic diversity and excellence by providing a network in which artists meet, show their work and exchange ideas. CULTURE ∓ COMMUNITY Back to top Bindlestiff Studio 505 Natoma, SF, CA; (415) 974-1167; bindlestiffstudio.org/ Bindlestiff Studio is an affordable Filipino American artistic hub and performance venue where artists can take creative -- but not financial -- risks. Bindlestiff endeavors to educate the public about Filipino American culture through theater, workshops, concerts, readings, screenings and events, emphasizing original, experimental and multidisciplinary work. Colectivo Axis (415) 317-0921; esludena@aol.com Colectivo Axis' language is art, our common denominator, Spanish. Our objective is to create a community where artists from different backgrounds can converge and support one another. Our community is diverse and understands the stresses of acculturation. Colectivo Axis offers a support system for all mediums of art, assisting newcomers and nurturing those already here. Colored Ink coloredink@brava.org; members.blackplanet.com/colored_ink/ To use urban arts to educate, uplift and inspire urban communities. To have political, social and economic change in these areas. Elder Arts (415) 441-2650; eldergivers.org/ Art With Elders (AWE) encourages isolated, frail elderly to explore their creativity in weekly classes. The program serves elders in more than 20 Bay Area long-term care facilities. AWE helps institutionalized elders create and maintain vital connections to the larger community. Electric WOMB (Women of the Music/Media Business) www.electricwomb.org/ Electric W.O.M.B. is developing a dynamic network of women artists, professionals and businesses worldwide. Since its inception in 2001, the group has offered free pro-panel forums featuring women leaders in different facets of music and media. Fua Dia Congo (510) 562-0831; fuadiacongo@yahoo.com Fua Dia Congo ("Congolese Heritage") promotes traditional song, drum and dance, and preserves and presents Congolese culture through the artistic interpretation of its daily life and rituals. Fua educates people about the rich cultural heritage of central Africa and the Republic of Congo. Iconoclast Productions (415) 255-7012; iconoclastproductions.org/ A media arts nonprofit in the African American community, we are producers of the African American Multimedia Conference and the SF Black Independent Film Festival. We offer technical assistance and support to groups and individuals in our community. Kearny Street Workshop 934 Brannan St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 503-0520; kearnystreet.org/ KSW produces and presents art that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific American communities. Our vision is to achieve a more just society by connecting Asian Pacific American artists with the community to give voice to our cultural, historical and contemporary issues. No Limits for Women in the Arts 2435 Folsom, SF, CA 94110; (415) 648-1637; gail009@earthlink.net No Limits is a national network of support groups empowering women artists to fully succeed in their creative work and careers. Group members assist each other, as artists and arts community leaders, to develop and succeed in realizing visions and goals. Oakland Asian Cultural Center 388 9th St., Ste. 290, SF, CA 94103; (510) 637-0462; oacc.cc/ The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) fosters cross-cultural understanding and provide facilities where all can learn and practice both modern and ancient Asian American forms of arts and cultures. The Center is a resource for understanding the legacy of Asia, the arts, languages, customs and its impacts on American life. Planet Drum Foundation P.O. Box 31251, SF, CA 94131; (415) 285-6556; planetdrum.org/ Planet Drum's mission is to promote and encourage ecologically sustainable living founded in an understanding of one's bioregion -- a geographic area of interconnected natural systems. Women Environmental Artist Directory www.weadartists.org/ Our directory of ecological artists, website and special education activities serve curators, administrators, writers, teachers and artists, and promote networking among artists. At the Bioneers Conference we seek the integration of art and artists into eco-environmental work at every level. Directory listings are free on our website! The Women's Building/MaestraPeace Art Works 3543 18th St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 431-1180; womensbuilding.org/ The Women's Building is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-service center for women and girls, to help them achieve full and equal participation in society. Maestrapeace Art Works is a collaboration of women artists sharing their vision to promoting peace, justice and creativity. EDUCATION (More classes in Performance) Back to top Blue Bear School of Music Bldg. D, Fort Mason, SF, CA 94123; (415) 673-3600; bluebearmusic.org/ We offer high-quality, affordable instruction in rock, blues, jazz, folk, etc. We are a thriving community, and range from children to adults, amateurs to professionals. The Crucible 1260 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607; (510) 444-0919; thecrucible.org/ The Crucible is a nonprofit collaboration of arts, industry and community. Through training in fine/industrial arts we promote creative expression, reuse of materials and innovative design, and serve as an accessible venue with classes, workshops, lectures, events, youth programs and studio rental. San Francisco Art Institute 800 Chestnut St., SF, CA 94133; (415) 771-7020; sfai.edu/ SFAI provides students with a rigorous fine arts education and preparation for a life in the arts through an innovative, intensive studio environment, a vital liberal arts experience and an engagement with the world at large. Taking the Leap 1506 62nd St., Emeryville, CA 94608; (510) 653-1655; takingtheleap.com/ Our mission is to help artists build flourishing careers, teaching them to successfully negotiate the labyrinth of the art world, while maintaining the integrity of their art. FILM & VIDEO Back to top Bay Area Video Coalition 2727 Mariposa St., 2nd Fl., SF, CA 94110; (415) 558-2170; bavc.org/ We are a state-of-the-art center where culturally significant projects are made everyday -- a place where you can take classes, make media and network with a diverse community. From one's first video project to a PBS broadcast or Sundance's big screen, from professional Web design to our new pro-audio certification, we'll help you get there. Film Arts Foundation 145 Ninth St. #101, SF, CA 94103; (415) 552-8760; filmarts.org/ FAF has served as supporter, educator, cheerleader, consultant and community to thousands of independent filmmakers and enthusiasts since 1976. Our programs and services support all levels of filmmakers through every stage of production. Iconoclast Productions See: Culture & Community San Francisco Media Archive 275 Capp St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 558-8117; sfm.org/ SFMA is dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and access of culturally significant film and related media. We offer monthly film screenings, tours, preservation and digital media internships, free transfers of home movies and stock footage licensing. Video Vision See: Music MUSIC Back to top 924 Gilman Street 924 Gilman St., Berkeley, CA; Booking: (510) 524-8180; Show info: (510) 525-9926; 924gilman.org/ The Gilman Street Project is an all-ages, nonprofit, collectively organized, violence-, drug- and alcohol-free music and performance venue in North Berkeley, about 1 1/2 miles from the North Berkeley BART station, at the corner of 8th St. and Gilman. We do not book racist, sexist/mysoginist or homophobic bands or events. Bands Against Bush PO Box 18732, Oakland, CA 94619; (510) 535-9404; babba.org/ Bands Against Bush is an international movement that uses music, art and the support systems of these activities for protest and political involvement. Our goals include encouraging debate, dialogue and the open exchange of ideas, as well as voter registration and issue awareness. Bay Area Buzz P.O. Box 5549, Berkeley, CA 94705; (510) 547-7607; bayareabuzz.net/ Bay Area Buzz is a free, bi-monthly magazine covering and promoting the diverse Bay Area music scene. Our features, reviews and interviews spotlight the best new bands, encourage our readers to support them, and facilitate cross-pollination between the underground and mainstream. Bay Area Composers' Circle See: Collectives Blue Bear School of Music See: Education Bread & Roses 233 Tamalpais Drive, Ste. 100, Corte Madera, CA 94925; (415) 945-7120; breadandroses.org/ Bread & Roses is dedicated to uplifting the human spirit by providing free, live, quality entertainment to people who live in institutions or are otherwise isolated from society. Our performances enrich the soul and promote wellness through the healing power of the performing arts. Electric W.O.M.B. See: Culture & Community H.E.A.R. (415) 409-3277; hearnet.com/ Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers is a dedicated to the prevention of hearing loss and tinnitus. Musicians, engineers, fans, venue staff, DJs, students -- keep the hearing you have today for tomorrow. H.E.A.R provides custom hearing protection, screenings, on-site seminars, training, education and an audiologist network. Hella Rad Records geocities.com/hellaradrecords/ We release seven-inch records of local music that's hella rad. Past titles include the Trouser Mafia Seven-Inch Single, Knulla Roofs and Show Me State. Ask about our "Making Vinyl Records workshop." KALX 90.7 FM 26 Barrows Hall #5650, Berkeley, CA 94720; (510) 642-1111; kalx.berkeley.edu/ We are the nonprofit, freeform college radio station of UC Berkeley. We play all kinds of music, interview all kinds of people, and are generally a very nice group of people to be around. KFJC 89.7 FM 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022; (650) 949-7093; kfjc.org/ KFJC pursues the art of handmade live radio where each DJ brings their own sonic experience, segue philosophy and unique record bag of tricks. We're always on the prowl for the inspired, creative, rare and free. Less speak more FREAK. KUSF 90.3 FM 2130 Fulton St., SF, CA 94117; Studio: (415) 751-KUSF; Office: (415) 386-5873; kusf.org/ KUSF provides SF with music, cultural information, community-based announcements and support for local nonprofit organizations. We broadcast everything from today's underground and upcoming new music to foreign language news, health information, the Metropolitan Opera, a local musician showcase and more. KZSU PO Box 20190, Stanford, CA 94309; (650) 723-9010; kzsu.org/ KZSU's free-form community radio is brought to you by an all-volunteer staff of assorted locals and Stanford students and staff. Besides our DJs' music shows, KZSU has a live music show (Wednesday Night Live), public affairs programming, PSAs and more. Mission Creek Music Festival www.mcmf.org/ The Festival takes place at various venues around San Francisco, May 26-June 6. This year it has expanded to include more venues, more events and more styles of music. Please stop by the table and submit your music for future events. Mr. Toad's Studios 135 Bluxome St., SF, CA 94107; (415) 777-5552; mrtoads.com/ Mr. Toad's is 14 years into the wild ride of helping San Francisco artists produce their endeavors, especially if it's destined for CD or DVD. We specialize in audio and video production, mastering, CD and DVD authoring, and transfers, restoration and conversion from any tape or digital format to almost any destination format. Musicians Union Local #6 116 Ninth St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 575-0777; afm6.org/ Our mission is to improve member's work conditions and pay scales. Renegade Studios (866) RENEGADE; renegade-productions.com/ Renegade Studios is Marin's largest rehearsal facility with over 25 studios. We provide low cost recording for demos, videos, EPKs and DVDs. Renegade rents PA gear, drum sets, guitar amps, keyboards, bass amps and many other musical items. Rodent Records (415) 252-1511; rodentrecords.com/ Rodent Records offers rehearsal studios, professional 16-track analog/digital recording and mixing, and a kick-ass record label with an eclectic range of CDs and records from San Francisco's finest underground bands. San Francisco Community Music Center 544 Capp St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 647-6015; sfmusic.org/ The San Francisco Community Music Center provides low/no-cost instruction and performances to the community. We also offer performance opportunities, competitions, instrument rentals, recording and event services, and auditorium practice room rentals. Video Vision 388 Market St., 5th Fl., SF, CA 94111; (415) 707-2148; videovision.org/ Video Vision is your alternative (public) access TV show for music videos, seeking to revitalize our existence and give us a voice when "the man" says we have no right to expression. Video Vision accepts submissions of all music and video artists, regardless of label affiliation, run time, or whether it's a "traditional" music video. West Coast Performer 2517 Mission St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 255-8567; performermag.com/ West Coast Performer is an independent musician's online and print trade journal, with how-to columns and music industry directories. We run profiles on, and print reviews of, local musicians with an emphasis on bands that contribute to their community. We also offer unpublished writers an opportunity to get their words in print. PERFORMANCE Back to top AcroSports 639 Frederick St., SF, CA 94117; (415) 665-2276; acrosports.org/ Since 1993, Acro-Sports has offered classes for children and adults in a wide variety of physical, performance and circus-arts disciplines. City Circus, AcroSports' pre-professional performance troupe, nurtures the talents of aspiring circus artists through high-level training and performance. Dance Visions 4000 Middlefield Rd., Cub-berley Community Center, L-3, Palo Alto, CA 94303; (650) 858-2005; danceaction.org/ Dance Visions is a nonprofit community dance project in Palo Alto. We are a unique, collaborative partnership of dancers, educators and related artists working together to promote awareness and support of dance as an art form. We offer a supportive and affordable environment for taking classes, teaching, producing and performing. Delta City Improvisation (510) 384-8848; (925) 408-8540; deltacityimprov.com/ Our mission is to raise awareness, explore potential and establish standards of excellence for the art of improvisation through performance, education and training. Our culture is one of active imagination, joyous spontaneity, continual growth and aggressive artistic innovation. Performing Arts Workshop See: Youth Rhythm & Motion Dance Center 1133 Mission St, SF, CA 94103; (415) 621-0621; rhythmandmotion.com/ Rhythm & Motion Dance Center reflects the spirit, progressive values and diverse aesthetic of the San Francisco dance community. We offer an array of dance and movement classes including dances of the African Diaspora, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Rhythm Tap, Tribal Belly Dance and Yoga, and an exhilarating dance-based workout program. The Temple of Poi 953 Mission St., Ste. 11, SF, CA 94103; (415) 543-4911; templeofpoi.com/ The Temple of Poi is a school and community creating a mutually nurturing environment, where we can explore balance and harmony of mind, body and spirit through dance, meditation and performance. We will mutually inspire each other to evolve toward realizing self in expression as poi artists. Theatre Bay Area 870 Market St., Suite 375, SF, CA 94102; (415) 430-1140 theatrebayarea.org/ Theatre Bay Area, the nation's oldest and largest performing arts service organization, offers an array of programs and services to support theater and dance companies and artists. Programs include: CA$H grants, TIX booth, Theatre Bay Area magazine, Management Memo, health and liability insurance, and professional advocacy. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Back to top California Lawyers for the Arts/ArtHouse 1360 Mission St., Suite 200, SF, CA 94103; (415) 552-2183; arthouseca.org/ ArtHouse secures facilities for artists and arts groups to support their creative efforts through leasing, real estate development, advocacy, education and technical and financial assistance. Creative Commons 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305; (650) 724-3717; creativecommons.org/ We provide a free means to license content so that others know it's available for distribution or remixing -- and a way to find content that is available for distribution or remixing. The Foundation Center 312 Sutter Street, #606, SF, CA 94108; (415) 397-0902; fdncenter.org/sanfrancisco/ The Foundation Center's mission supports and improves philanthropy by promoting understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed. The Center provides a free library and learning center in San Francisco, databases and directories that can help connect individual artists with funding, and free grantseeking classes. Groundspring.org The Presidio, P.O. Box 29256, SF, CA 94129; (415) 561-7837; groundspring.org/ Groundspring.org helps non-profits use the Internet for fundraising, communications and advocacy. We offer a suite of affordable online software tools, a series of national and online training workshops and free Internet strategy materials. Independent Arts & Media See: Collectives Media Alliance 942 Market St., Ste. 503, SF, CA 94102; (415) 546-6334; www.media-alliance.org/ Media Alliance is a 27-year-old nonprofit training and resource center for media workers, community organizations and political activists. We advocate for excellence, ethics, diversity and accountability in the interests of peace, justice and social responsibility. Our recent campaigns include Pacifica/KPFA, the FCC and Clear Channel. Theatre Bay Area See: Performance PUBLISHING Back to top Bay Area Buzz See: Music Hyphen Magazine www.hyphenmagazine.com/ Hyphen Magazine illuminates Asian Americans, the fastest growing ethnic population in America. Through balanced reporting and incisive commentary, we hold a mirror to the richness, contradiction and vitality that define the Asian American experience by stimulating debate, awareness and activism within and beyond our community. Independent Press Association 2729 Mission St., Suite 201, SF, CA 94110; indypress.org/ The IPA amplifies the power of independent publications to foster a more just, open and democratic society. Through services like free technical assistance, workshops, our revolving loan fund and minority journalist fellowships, we help our 450 member publications thrive. Kitchen Sink Magazine 5245 College Ave., #301, SF, CA ; (415) 342-0972; kitchensinkmag.com/ Kitchen Sink, the magazine for people who think too much, is published quarterly by Neighbor Lady Community Arts Project. Kitchen Sink covers music, film, lit, art, politics, sex, food and god, and features original comics and illustrations in every issue. Re/Search Publications 20 Romolo #B, SF, CA 94133; (415) 362-1465; researchpubs.com/ WE PUBLISH BOOKS and videos to inspire and catalyze "underground" creativity and activism against the status quo, in the spirit of the original punk rock cultural revolution. Watchword Press 3288 21st St., #248, SF, CA 94110; (415) 407-2952; watchwordpress.org/ Watchword Press is a nonprofit publishing house dedicated to producing, publishing and disseminating cutting-edge literary works to a wide audience. We seek to publish emerging writers who are underrepresented by the larger, market-driven commercial publishing houses. West Coast Performer See: Music SPACES/VENUES Back to top 21 Grand Arts Group 449 B 23rd St., Oakland, CA 94612; (510) 444-7263; 21grand.org/ 21 Grand is a nonprofit arts organization presenting innovative and experimental visual, performance and media arts. Founded in 2000, 21 Grand primarily features local emerging artists in non-commercial genres. 21 Grand is available for rental, and provides fiscal sponsorship for individual artists and unincorporated organizational projects. The Art Explosion 2425 17th St./744 Alabama St., SF, CA 94110; (877) ART-EXPL; theartexplosion.com/ The Art Explosion is dedicated to providing affordable artist workspaces in an open, supportive environment where artists can explore, create and exhibit their art. We offer individual workspace, community resources, and support and exhibition opportunities for a diverse community of both established and emerging artists. Bindlestiff Studios See: Culture & Community BUILD 483 Guerrero St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 863-3041; www.buildsf.org/ BUILD is a nonprofit art space committed to culture-building, art exhibitions, educational programming, experimental social models and urban enrichment. Frank Bette Center for the Arts 1601 Paru St., Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 523-6957; www.frankbettecenter.org/ FBCA is a nonprofit in Alameda offering a gallery, workroom, drop-in life drawing sessions, many classes and literary readings. The Art Center invites the community to come together to create, enjoy and appreciate all mediums of visual and literary arts. Intersection for the Arts 446 Valencia St., SF, 94103; (415) 626-2787; theintersection.org/ Intersection for the Arts is SF's oldest alternative art space, providing service, technical support, mentorship and new/experimental presentiations in literature, theater, music and the visual arts. Experimentation and risk are possible, debate and critical inquiry are embraced, community is essential, resources and experience are democratized, and today's issues are thrashed about in the heat and immediacy of live art. The Lab 2948 16th St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 864-8855; thelab.org/ The Lab is an interdisciplinary artists' organization that supports the development and presentation of new visual, performing, media and literary art. Of interest is work which crosses boundaries -- material, cultural or presentational -- and encourages new artistic and social dialogue between artists and audiences. New Langton Arts 1246 Folsom St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 626-5416; newlangtonarts.org/ The mission of New Langton Arts is to cultivate experimental and innovative contemporary artworks in visual and media arts, music, performance, literature and interdisciplinary projects, while encouraging broad public appreciation and access to the art of our times. Oakland Asian Cultural Center See: Culture & Community Pigman Gallery 72 Tehama St., SF, CA 94105; (415) 546-7441; pigmangallery.org/ The Pigman Gallery showcases new and emerging artists on a monthly basis. We also host youth art activities and shows. The gallery's mission is to create a fun and inviting environment that is both artist and visitor-friendly. SoundSafe 870 Market St., Suite 1258, SF, CA 94102; (510) 985-2805; soundsafe.org/ SoundSafe was founded by musicians, dancers and artists who had lost their studios and rehearsal spaces in the Dot Com gold rush of 1998-2000. Our aim is to find unused or underutilized spaces and put them to use for low-cost arts. Ultimately, we plan to build a center for live music, dance, music rehearsal and art in San Francisco. YOUTH Back to top 826 Valencia 826 Valencia St., SF, CA 94110; (415) 642-5905; 826valencia.org/ 826 Valencia helps students, ages 8 to 18, to develop their writing skills in the areas of fiction, nonfiction and English as a second language. We offer free drop-in tutoring, workshops and school field trips. Additionally, we provide space and guidance for students who wish to create their own story collections, zines and other publications. AcroSports See: Performance Destiny Arts Center 5688 San Pablo Ave. Oakland, CA 94608; (510) 597-1619; www.destinyarts.org/ Destiny Arts Center provides violence prevention programs through utilizing arts education for youth ages 3-18. Programs include dance, martial arts, theater, performance and youth leadership training. Youth become mentors and teachers in the community as they perform at events and offer workshops in violence prevention. The Nascent Project (510) 559-9427; nascentproject.org/ The Nascent project is a nonprofit corporation. We operate free and low-cost workshops and skillshares for at-risk youth as well as low-income communities. The Nascent Project is an eclectic organization of creative people whose common goal is to establish situations for working collectively and sharing knowledge. We are artists, musicians, writers, movers and shakers, jugglers and clowns ... Performing Arts Workshop Fort Mason Center, C-265, SF, CA 94123; (415) 673-2675; pawsf.org/ Performing Arts Workshop is a 38-year-old nonprofit arts organization helping young people develop critical thinking, creative expression and basic learning skills through the arts. The workshop offers Artists-in-Schools, Artists-in-Community and Professional Development programs. ZEUM 221 4th St., SF, CA 94103; (415) 777-2800; zeum.org/ Zeum's mission is to foster the creativity of young people of all backgrounds by providing a hands-on, participatory environment for youth arts expression, creating opportunities for collaboration among young people, artists, educators and partner organizations, and integrating the arts into the classroom curriculum. 
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