Bid now on our art auction!

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Bid now on our art auction! ✋

2022 marks 50 years of making community out of artists, artists out of community, and creating programs that reflect our life experiences, histories, and dreams. To imagine who we are and know where we come from is critical to building the healthier, stronger, inclusive world we all wish to live in. This is why our year-long festivities are themed after our Organizing Principles — renewal, autonomy, futurity and solidarity.

Read more on our Upcoming Festivities below, where details for each program will be released throughout the year. In the meantime, there are a multitude of ways to Get Involved in our upcoming KSW50 Gala, themed around renewal.

 

Our 50th Anniversary “KSW50 Renewal Gala” is set for June 11th, 2022 from 5PM-9PM at The San Francisco Mint. This indoor-outdoor evening will be a celebration focused on rejuvenation and healing, while harkening back to KSW’s rich history.

We will host:

  • Intergenerational arts and entertainment from renowned APA artists including:

    • Poetry by K-Ming Chang (author of “Bestiary” and the upcoming “Gods of Want” (One World/Random House), National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree).

    • Performance by Francis Wong Special Ensemble, harkening back to the Asian American Jazz Festival in the 80s and 90s.

  • The “Imagine Auction” from award-winning artists live now! Founder Jim Dong, Former Executive Director Nancy Hom, Weston Teruya, Kim Acebo Arteche, Colin Kimzey, Erina C. Alejo, Kristi Chan, Jenifer Wofford, Kevin Chen, and so many more!

  • Tablescape sculptures designed by former Executive Director Truong Tran. We know it’ll be tempting, but please do not go home with any sculptural pieces!

  • “Living Archive Storytelling”, (named after our podcast) where—through interviews—we will capture the powerful memories which make up our collective history (you can also share your story with us before the gala through our Living Archive Questionnaire)

  • Delicious small bites from Farmhouse Thai, Liang’s Village, Hula Hoops, and Bhoonma. Dumplings from We Grew up in San Francisco Chinatown (2X Dumpling War Champion), and dessert from Ube Ritual with OM France.

  • An awe striking raffle with prizes including tickets to museums, fitness centers, restaurants, art supplies, festivals, wine, wine and more wine.

  • Community Weaving for our futures with artist Charlene Tan

  • An open bar featuring Viridian with their signature “Tomato Beef” cocktail (vegetarian). Cream ales, IPAs, and blonde ales from Scott Louie, Hella Tropikal cocktails (Malibu rum, guava, coconut water, lime, mint) by Herna Cruz-Louie. Wine from Truett-hurst Winery, SoMar Bar and Lounge, and Lagunitas beer.

  • Dance the night away with our special guest, global superstar DJ Lady Sha

  • Want to Get Involved? Let us know below!

AUCTION IS LIVE UNTIL THE GALA ON JUNE 11TH @ 9PM!

 

Tickets on Sale Below
Closing at 5PM Friday the 10th!

(ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR)

NOTES ON SPONSORSHIPS:

New sponsorships are now closed due to limited open VIP seating. If you’d like to show your support, please consider purchasing raffle tickets and participating in the Imagine Auction!

If you are an existing sponsor and have more people to send under your sponsorship perks, let Mihee know!

 
 
 

Your health and wellness is priority.

COVID-19 Safety: KSW will continue to carefully monitor COVID-19 trends and continue to abide by all guidelines mandated and recommended by San Francisco County. Here are our safety guidelines for the event:

  • Please bring proof of full vaccination, plus one booster minimum, to the door for entry.

  • All guests must remain masked while indoors.

  • Food and drink will be enjoyed in the outdoor courtyard only.

We also strongly recommend that you get tested before attending our event. We will be providing tests for those who wish to opt-in to testing.

Accessibility: For ADA related questions and/or requests for accommodations, please contact mihee@kearnystreet.org. Open seating will be reserved for elders, sponsors, and those with mobility issues, injuries, and/or for those who need to sit down comfortably in order to attend an event of this nature.

 

Interested in volunteering, sharing a memory, participating in our auction,

becoming a sponsor, or providing an in-kind donation?

 
Autonomy - Apature

Our dynamic, annual multidisciplinary arts festival, APAture, will be organized by and for emerging APA artists in the Bay Area in October 2022, as they curate and build the creative spaces our communities need and deserve.

Futurity - Anthology

An anthology of influential APA writers, poets, and visionaries reflecting on the power of art to create change—and a nod to KSW’s historic press.

Solidarity - Celebrate Your Body

In Spring 2023, Celebrate Your Body returns, our empowering, gender inclusive, and body positive fashion runway centering POC and marginalized groups, and featuring local fashion designers.

 
 
 
 
 

#KSW50 #kearnystreetworkshop #imagineexist

 
 

To imagine is to exist. It is through our art and imagination, through leaning into our hidden stories, and empowering each other’s creativity that we can create the world we want and deserve to live in.

Individual Sponsors: Zand Gee, Debbie and William Gong, Allan and Joyce Juan Manalo, Jennifer Chu (KSW Board Member), Jamie Mancini, Jayo Miko Macasaquit (KSW Board Member), Glynis Nakahara, Ellen Oh, Scott Louie, Herna Cruz-Louie

Design credits: Innosanto Nagara (title and logo design), Robin Castel (web design), Steve Belale (postcard and social media assets)