Present Tense Biennial, May 1 - August 29, 2009. Presented by Chinese Culture Center in collaboration with Kearny Street Workshop.
 

news

January 2009

Call for Applications: 2009 Intergenerational Writers Lab. Deadline February 13, 2009. Click here for information and application form.

December 2008

10th Anniversary APAture Retrospective
Read an essay by Claire Light, looking back over the last 10 years of the Festival she helped found.

July 2008

Our new Executive Director
KSW is proud to introduce our new Executive Director, Ellen Oh.
Read her welcome message

Our Board President
Vid Prabhakaran talks about transitions and new directions for KSW.
Read his welcome message


space180
learn more about KSW's space180: a vital Mission district arts venue.

The venue is available for events, rehearsals, meetings, and more. Have your next event at space180.
Find out more




who is ksw?

The mission of Kearny Street Workshop is to produce and present art that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific American communities.

Our vision is to achieve a more just society by connecting Asian Pacific American(APA) artists with community members to give voice to our cultural, historical, and contemporary issues.

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call for artists

We are now accepting submissions in all disciplines for the 11th annual APAture festival, September 17-26! Click here for more information or to submit your work.

We are also seeking emerging fashion designers to take the stage at our APAture Runway III fashion show on August 8.

upcoming events

Present Tense Biennial: Chinese Character, showcases vibrant and diverse perspectives of contemporary Chinese culture. May 1 - August 23.

Intergenerational / Interdisciplinary Writers Lab final student reading & online publication launch. July 8.

KSW Day at AATC's new play Fayette-Nam. Special ticket offer for July 9.

Stand Up for APAture comedy showcase. July 11.

Present Tense Biennial panel discussion: Contemporary Art, Community, and Public Space. July 25.

APAture Runway III fashion show. August 8.

upcoming classes & workshops

Weekend Blogging Workshop
with Claire Light and Glenda Bautista
July 18 & 19
10am - 1pm

Shifting Focus: Changing your brain, changing your poetic practice with Pireeni Sundaralingam
Saturdays, August 1 & 8
10am - 1pm.