Theater Programming & Events

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Curating Across Landscapes and Biennials

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Large exhibitions increasingly unfold across complex environments that extend far beyond traditional institutions. In this conversation, curator and writer Nato Thompson speaks with Jenny Gil, Executive...
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Whose Art, Which Public?

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Over the past decade, the place and purpose of public art have been urgently reconsidered, as artists, critics, and communities have demanded new frames—questioning long-standing...
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Artist Talk with Anida Yoeu Ali

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us for a compelling conversation between San Francisco Art Fair Artistic Director Nato Thompson and interdisciplinary artist Anida Yoeu Ali, exploring her groundbreaking performance...
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Mark Bulwinkle Book Signing

Presented by John Natsoulas Gallery, Booth E11
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

John Natsoulas Gallery is honored to host Mark Bulwinkle in Booth #E11 at the San Francisco Art Fair at Fort Mason. The renown artist will...
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“The Power of Photography”: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Collecting Fine Art Photography

Presented by Peter Fetterman Gallery
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Peter Fetterman reflects on the art of collecting and his journey as a gallerist, sharing personal stories and memories behind the iconic photographs featured in his...
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Fine Art Prints in a Contracting Market: Opportunity for the Next Generation of Collectors

Presented by Black Art In America
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A 25+ year practicing artist and founder of Black Art In America and it’s nationally traveling Fine Art Print Fair, Najee Dorsey explores how printmaking...
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Today Is Good For Causing Trouble: A Conversation with Sherman XM Jiang 

Presented by Asian Art Museum
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Artist Sherman XM Jiang joins curator Abby Chen for a conversation about the evolving trajectories of their practice, from mythological symbolism to feminist reinterpretations of...
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The Future of Art Spaces in San Francisco

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

As San Francisco’s art world evolves, what does the future hold for the city’s creative ecosystem? Join us for a panel exploring how different arts...
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Ghost Stories: Afterlives in Asian American Art

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ghost Stories: Afterlives in Asian American Art brings together artists Cathy Lu, Binh Danh, and Jenifer K Wofford for a discussion exploring how memory, migration, and history haunt us—and how...
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Professionalizing your Network: Artist Residencies in the Bay

Moderated by Christine Wang
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This panel brings together representatives from Bay Area residency programs to discuss how residencies support artists at every stage of their careers — from the...
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