For nearly 50 years, Intersection for the Arts has activated space and time for people to come together to imagine new cultural experiments that aim to transform our world.
- Art. Insist On It.
- Art. Insist On It.
- Art. Insist On It.
For nearly 50 years, Intersection for the Arts has activated space and time for people to come together to imagine new cultural experiments that aim to transform our world.
In Other Words: Gallery Exhibition
Date & Gallery Hours: Feb. 1 - Mar. 24, Tues.-Sat., 12-6pm
Members Preview: Wed., Feb. 1, 6-7pm
RSVP to Preview: ryan@theintersection.org
Public Opening Reception: Wed., Feb. 1, 2012, 7-9pm
Location: 925 Mission Street, Suite 109, SF CA 94103
This NEW project looks at language. Words can affect us powerfully – emotionally and psychologically. By approaching speech and writing with humor, creativity, and candor, visual artists invite us to explore the many ways people communicate with one another. Join us for the Opening Reception and all related programming!
In Other Words: SF Library Reading List
Date: Feb. 1 - Mar. 24 | Free
* List is available as PDF download, plus all books can be found at the San Francisco Library!
In celebration of our new exhibit, the San Francisco Public Library will share a suggested reading list that reflects the power and diversity of language.
In Other Words: Balderdash
Date: Wednesday, March 21 | 7PM | $10-$15
Ticket Link: www.brownpapertickets.
Location: 925 Mission St., #109, San Francisco, CA 94103
Sign up as an individual or join a team for a round of Balderdash hosted by author Michelle Tea to show off your smarts and win prizes!
In Other Words: Artists Talk
Date: March 24 | 2PM | Free
Location: 925 Mission St., #109, San Francisco, CA 94103
The “In Other Words” exhibit comes to a close. Please join us in this candid talk to hear directly from the creative minds that graced our gallery with such fun and thought-provoking art.
Tree City Legends: Theatre
The world premiere of a new performance by emerging playwright/musician Dennis Kim, directed by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and the third installment of Intersection for the Arts’ and Resident Theatre Company Campo Santo’s Next series.
Intersection’s Look Ahead: January – March 2012
Take a look at events happening January through March 2012 below, and download a printable PDF version for the fridge here.
In Other Words: Gallery Exhibition
This NEW project looks at language. Words can affect us powerfully – emotionally and psychologically. By approaching speech and writing with humor, creativity, and candor, visual artists invite us to explore the many ways people communicate with one another. Join us for the Opening Reception and all related programming!
Campo Santo Artist Fellows at the de Young Museum presenting a new performance piece "Block by Block"
For Immediate Release
Presented by the de Young Museum as part of the Inaugural Artist Fellows Program,
INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS and Resident Theatre Company CAMPO SANTO Present the World Premiere Performance Project BLOCK BY BLOCK.
In Other Words’ Balderdash: Meet the Competition!
Date: Wednesday, March 21 | 7PM | $10-$15
Ticket Link: www.brownpapertickets.
Location: 925 Mission St., #109, San Francisco, CA 94103
MEET THE COMPETITION: “Lil Miss Hot Mess” Here’s another participant profile who will soon be your teammate or foe in Intersection’s upcoming BALDERDASH event! Competition’s heating up – can you feel it? Name/ Codename: Lil Miss Hot Mess Place of employment: funemployed! Favorite word with multiple meanings: drag If you [...]
Off The Grid : 3/09 Whisk away with the Nice Guy Trio!
THE NICE GUY TRIO (illustration by Aaron Novik) Name a better place to kick-it at on Fridays for lunch- there isn’t any. End your week, kick-off your weekend. Feel good, Eat good and lounge out @ OFF THE GRID, Fridays 12-3pm – Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street. Intersection for the Arts curates live [...]
In Other Words’ Balderdash: Meet the Competition!
Date: Wednesday, March 21 | 7PM | $10-$15
Ticket Link: www.brownpapertickets.
Location: 925 Mission St., #109, San Francisco, CA 94103
MEET THE COMPETITION: Kirthi Nath Here’s a snippet of a fun profile for one enthusiastic participant who will soon be your teammate or foe in the upcoming BALDERDASH event. Name: Kirthi Nath Code name: Ladybug K Place of employment: Cinemagical Media Favorite word with multiple meanings: Ahh If you had a sign above your desk, [...]
What is Transformation? Blog Contest Winner
Our very own, Kenji Liu, shares with us here the blog contest winner for the prompt “What is Transformation?”. Want to submit your own art to the In Other Words Blog Contest? See the bottom of this blog post for details. As daylight gets longer and we move towards spring, it feels appropriate to contemplate [...]
Off The Grid : 3/02 Friday w/ Tree City Trio bumpin’ tunes.
There is no other place you want to spend your Friday afternoons. End your week, kick-off your weekend. Feel good, Eat good, listen to some killer beats@ OFF THE GRID, Fridays 12-3pm – Minna Street, btwn Mary & 5th Street. Intersection for the Arts curates live music and theater performances to appear at Off The [...]
Intersection co-presents Mrs. Judo!
Date: March 11, 2012 | 3:00PM
Ticket link: festival.caamedia.org/30/guide/program/mrs-judo-be-strong-be-gentle-be-beautiful/
Location: Castro Theater, 429 Castro St (at Market near 17th St), San Francisco, CA.
Throwing thousands of years of tradition to the wind, Keiko Fukuda chose to follow her own destiny and become the highest ranking woman in judo’s history. Mrs. Judo tells the inspirational story of Fukuda’s lifelong journey, spanning four continents, nine decades, and two distinct cultures, to overcome adversity and ultimately transform into a living legend. [...]
Shifts at Intersection: Innovation Studio
In response to this opportunity, we are refining jobs and structure and adding staff and artist opportunities where we can. As part of this adaptive growth, we developed a new position – Innovation Studio Director.
Acting Success Now: A Revolutionary Free Seminar
Date: Feb 13, Feb 16, Feb 18, 2012
“Wanna be the best you and live your best life? Then show up for this cutting edge, mind blowing, life changing workshop that speaks to the human condition! Robert and Michelle are the real deal. And then some! They rocked my world. What they offer is a revolutionary gift that works! And keeps working, to help you excel and live your dreams.”