Bay Area Now 9 is the ninth iteration of YBCA’s signature triennial exhibition highlighting artists working throughout the Bay Area’s nine counties. Each BAN is an attempt to answer the question: What are artists making, thinking, dreaming about right now? Central to BAN—and to YBCA as an institution—is the investment in and platforming of the vibrant creative communities which surround us. Featuring over 30 multidisciplinary artists—a nod to YBCA’s upcoming 30th anniversary—the exhibition features numerous new commissions spanning our campus.

Textile-based art and artwork responsive to social change are gaining prominence in this country — to reflect this confluence, Tacoma Art Museum is proud to present the work of 21 artists, many of them QTPOC, BIPOC and AAPI heritage.

Contemplate and be inspired to improve the plight of imprisoned children across history and the world.

AAWAA MEMBERS BEING SHOWN: Na Omi Shintani

Monday - Saturday: 11am - 4pm
Asian Arts Gallery is closed from March 17 - 24

Scattered Seeds of the Cotton Bolls is an installation about Japanese people in Latin America which includes their migration and deportation to the United States during WWII.

AAWAA MEMBERS BEING SHOWN: Lydia Nakashima Degarrod

Wednesday - Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: 12pm - 8pm

Six women of color artists boldly portray women of color as they wish to be seen.

AAWAA MEMBERS BEING SHOWN: Susan Almazol

Opening Reception: Fri, May 3rd @ 6pm - 9pm
Closing Reception: Sat, June 29th @ 6pm - 8pm

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday: 1pm - 6pm