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08/26/2026

IAM project Underground Rainbow Experiment and BAMBD CDC proudly present “The First Time I Saw Me: Stories of Black Trans Emergence (TFTISM),” a collectively written choreopoem by over 10 BTGNC folks from around the country and world.🌎

Tickets available now at to tinyurl.com/TFTISM 🔗

TFTISM is the first installment of Underground Rainbow Experiment’s new works program, Devised Dispersion Theatre, a collective new works incubator developing original theatrical works created by Black Trans and Gender Nonconforming (BTGNC) community.

✨Stay tuned for more updates at Underground Rainbow Experiment.✨

08/24/2026

Are you new to fundraising or looking to deepen existing funder connections? 🤝

This interactive workshop on grant funding will help you shift from chasing grants to building lasting grant maker relationships that will help you secure more funds for your organization. Led by award-winning grant writer and founder of R3, Melody Hernandez.

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 5 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Place: Online

👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508523?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/21/2026

Reuse, repair, and reimagine at the re:market concept store hosted by IAM affiliate Bernal Beautiful. This Saturday, August 22, for one day only, community and art come together. ♻️

What you’ll experience —>> vintage market, art and design store, visible mending workshop, all in one space. Bring an item to revive from 11am to 1pm.

Proceeds benefit neighborhood safety, urban ecology, and public art initiatives.

Link in bio for more info or go to: https://sites.google.com/view/bernalbeautiful/home/remarket

08/19/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Leave the stress of work behind in this in-person Wellness Session for artists and art administrators, led by holistic wellness & education specialist Nekia Wright of IAM project Nekia Wright M.Ed. 🧘🏿‍♀️👩🏿‍💻♑ 🪷

We’ll immerse ourselves in mindfulness techniques, movement, and the restorative sounds of singing bowls while in a supportive setting in the heart of the city.

Walk away feeling rejuvenated and recharged!

Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm PT
Place: 518 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA

No meditation experience needed. Register here: bit.ly/4xTDkF9

08/17/2026

Get ready for 3 weeks of clowning around with IAM project State of Play!🤡

This September, join State of Play for Somatic Clown 1, Somatic Clown 2, and Snow WUT?! workshops. All levels welcome.

SOMATIC CLOWN 1 - Dive deep into play and personal discovery in this foundational clowning workshop
SEPT 1, 3, & 5 - TUES/THURS 6-9:15PM • SAT 11-6pm*
@ Prop Box Studio, Oakland CA

https://www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clown-level-1

SOMATIC CLOWN 2 - Take your somatic clowning to the next most sublimely stupider level
SEPT 8, 10, & 12 - TUES/THURS 6-9:15PM • SAT 11-6pm*
@ Prop Box Studio, Oakland CA

https://www.stateofplay.space/somatic-clown-level-2

SNOW WUT?! - Flip the script on a classic fairy tale in this intermediate clown workshop
SEPT 15, 17, 19 & 20 - TUES/THURS 6-9PM • SAT 1-5pm • SUN 1-6pm
@ Prop Box Studio, Oakland CA

https://www.stateofplay.space/snow-wut

08/14/2026

Explore IAM’s September offerings, starting with a rejuvenating wellness session, funding workshop, and vibrant community mixer, followed by an SF Arts Commission info session, later in the month. There’s something for everyone at these upcoming events!

🧘🏽‍♀️Wellness Session with Nekia Wright
Thursday, September 3, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (in-person)

Burn out dragging you down? In this guided meditation class you’ll experience a soothing sound bath and learn practical tools to recharge your mind and body. Facilitated by Nekia Wright, founder of IAM project Nekia Wright M.Ed. 🧘🏿‍♀️👩🏿‍💻♑

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996482303313?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤝More Than Money: Building Authentic Partnerships with Funders
Tuesday, September 8, 5:00pm - 6:30pm (Zoom)

Learn how to build and sustain strong relationships with funders in this interactive workshop. Award-winning grant writer and founder of R3, Melody Hernandez, will cover key practices such as preparing for introductory conversations, sustaining ongoing communication, and aligning your organization’s mission with a funder’s priorities.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996527508523?aff=oddtdtcreator

🍸Building Art Through Community Mixer
Friday, September 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (in-person)

Join us for an evening of community and connection among arts, media, and cultural workers in the Bay. Find new collaborators, spark creative ideas, and grow your network! Hosted in partnership with Street Spirit in the bright space of ALKALI RYE 🌵 in Oakland.
Drinks and light bites will be provided.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997899234392?aff=oddtdtcreator

💸SFAC Grant Info Session
Wednesday, September 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm (in-person)

IAM is partnering with San Francisco Arts Commission to get your grant application questions answered! During this session, SFAC program officers will share updates about the grant application process, with a focus on what you need to know when applying with a fiscal sponsor.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997898231392?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/12/2026

IAM project Afrobeats Oakland is teaming up with KALW Music for a ticket giveaway to the 8th Annual Afrobeats at the Lake Festival - back and better than ever!🎉

ONE LUCKY WINNER will win a pair of tickets to the biggest outdoor celebration of Afrobeats in Northern California featuring JULS, DJ Neptune and more across 2 stages + outdoor food hall + vendor village + kids zone and more!🤯

To enter:
- Follow KALW Music
- Follow Afrobeats Oakland
- Tag a friend you want to bring to the festival in the comments
- More Tags, More Entries!

Good Luck!

08/06/2026

This Saturday, join IAM M U Z for Opening night of 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘨𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴, an exhibition by 𝙊𝙬𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞 in a garage at 20th & Capp, San Francisco…Don’t worry, the location will become clear when you arrive.🚚

New Age Devices features sculpture, drawings, and collage, as well as a collaborative sound and sculpture installation with J Lee Mobile Unit and Bill Fisher.

MUZ collective will also present “castle to go” through hub, their Bay Area-based mobile exhibition series. “castle to go” is a surprise re-make and re-contextualization of a work that Takabayashi originally created for Evergold Projects in 2011.

Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 6–9 PM
Place: 20th & Capp, SF

*Link in bio to rsvp or go to:
https://events.humanitix.com/new-age-devices

08/03/2026

Are you wondering if fiscal sponsorship is the right choice for you? Join us this Wednesday!

Discover how fiscal sponsorship can unlock funding opportunities, connect you with valuable resources, and strengthen your community ties in this info session, co-hosted by Independent Arts and Media and Intersection for the Arts in partnership with The Ruby.

Whether you’re an artist, a cultural worker, or part of an arts organization, our knowledgeable panelists will break down how it all works.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Place: Zoom

*Visit the Eventbrite link in our bio to reserve your spot.

07/31/2026

Help bring Desolate Dreams (Short Film) to the big screen!🎞️

IAM project Desolate Dreams is a narrative short film that highlights the overlooked story of the Black journalists who used their platforms to speak out against Japanese American incarceration during World War II.

More than a film, Desolate Dreams is an educational initiative designed to spark dialogue about civil rights, allyship, and overlooked chapters of American history.

To make a donation to help complete the film and expand educational outreach efforts, visit the link in our bio or go to: donate.mazloweb.com/donate/desolate-dreams

(Music by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay)

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