Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
For The 2018 50 Arts Commissions For Theater, Spoken Word, And Musical Theater
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Amount$79,535
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Program
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Date Awarded11/26/2018
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Term37.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
In recognition of the Hewlett Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions initiative supports the creation and premiere of 50 exceptional works of performing arts. This grant will support "The Limp" (working title), a hip-hop theater performance with music and verse that explores sexual harassment and abuse. The Yerba Buena Center will present the world premiere of "The Limp" in the San Francisco Bay Area no later than December 2021.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.yerbabuenaarts.org
Address
701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103-3138, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, known as YBCA, is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to developing and presenting performances, exhibitions, lectures, civic engagement activities, and festivals. YBCA also supports individual artists with funding, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to present their work. Each year, the organization presents over 190 performances, classes, lectures, exhibitions, screenings, and community programs, drawing audiences of over 23,000 in person and 80,000 virtually. This grant to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts aligns with the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for general operating support
San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, known as YBCA, is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to developing and presenting performances, exhibitions, lectures, civic engagement activities, and festivals. YBCA also supports individual artists with funding, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to present their work. Each year, the organization presents over 190 performances, classes, lectures, exhibitions, screenings, and community programs, drawing audiences of over 23,000 in person, and 80,000 virtually. This grant to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts aligns with the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for the Performances Program
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, known as YBCA, is a multi-disciplinary arts center dedicated to developing and presenting performances, exhibitions, lectures, civic engagement activities, and festivals. YBCA also supports individual artists with funding, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to present their work. In a typical year, YBCA offers more than 120 performances, and draws audiences of more than 75,000 to its theaters and galleries. Support for YBCA advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
