opening night party for Black Panther Rank and File

Fri, Mar 17
8:00pm-11:00pm
$15 at door/$12 advance/Free for YBCA Members

When: Friday, March 17, 8-11 pm

What: Art opening - Black Panther Rank and File (a visual art
exhibition opening night reception in conjunction with the 40th
anniversary of the Black Panther Party)

Where:
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St @ 3rd
San Francisco, CA 94103-3138

Public info:
415.978.ARTS (2787) or www.YBCA.org

$12 advance, $15 door, Free for YBCA Members and a guest

Join YBCA as we celebrate the opening of Black Panther Rank and
File. Preview the exhibition at a party featuring live music, short
films about the Panthers, one of SF's best crowds and cash bars.
Special guest appearance by Sok the Virgo, Mr. Rath & Descry
(Subkrew), DJs Pink Panzer, Paul Paul & Phengren Oswald (Saturday
Night Soul Party.)
Be here.

We want freedom. We want power to determine the destiny of our Black
Community.

So begins the ten-point political platform of one of the Black
Panther Party. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the founding
of the Party, Black Panther Rank and File offers a multifaceted look
at one of the 20th century's most controversial and inspirational
organizations.

The exhibition pairs rare artifacts, never-before-released documents,
recordings, film clips and archival photos, including seminal
historical photography-with artworks inspired by the movement and
reflecting its liberating ideals. A range of photography, film and
artworks from leading contemporary artists will reflect upon the
Party's lasting legacy. Also on view will be works by artists who
were creating during the rise of the Party. This complex and
powerful exhibition uses the Black Panther Party as a lens through
which we can explore the role artists play in inspiring social
change, and in remembering and reflecting on human struggle and
achievement.

Venue:

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street
San Francisco
415.978.ARTS (2787)
www.YBCA.org

Mission at 3rd Street

Additional Info:

415.978.ARTS (2787)
www.YBCA.org