Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco

Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco Founded in 1965 the CCC elevates underserved communities and gives voice to equality through contemporary art and educational programming.

The Chinese Culture Center, under ageis the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco, is dedicated to elevating underserved communities and giving voice to equality through education and contemporary art. Through exhibitions, public art interventions, and education programs, we engage the multicultural residents in and around San Francisco, elevate underserved communities, and empower our youth.

Thank you to KQED for partnering with us on a sold-out Birthright Citizenship walking tour this past weekend, and to eve...
06/18/2026

Thank you to KQED for partnering with us on a sold-out Birthright Citizenship walking tour this past weekend, and to everyone who joined!

Together, we explored landmark cases like Yick Wo v. Hopkins and Tape v. Hurley—uncovering how Chinese immigrants fought back against exclusion and surveillance to reshape the U.S. Constitution.

The group also got a sneak peek of the stunning new Wong Kim Ark mural by Twin Walls and Vogue, commissioned by CHSA (Chinese Historical Society of America), celebrating the community that took the U.S. government to the Supreme Court and won birthright citizenship for generations to come.

CCC remains rooted in this fight and committed to ensuring our stories are never erased. Our Chinatown History and Art Tour offers an immersive, place-based learning opportunity exploring the art, history, community activism, and resilience of Chinatown, welcoming over 1,500 learners year-round.

👉Learn more at cccsf.us/tours

And a shout-out to our awesome docents, Margaret and Justin! 🤩

Photo credit: Rumi Smith

✨Congratulations to our very own Christine Wong Yap on being honored as Arts and Culture Leader by the Office of Civic ...
06/10/2026

✨Congratulations to our very own Christine Wong Yap on being honored as Arts and Culture Leader by the Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs of San Francisco during Immigrant Heritage Month! 👏👏👏

It was grounding and hopeful to see Christine, whose work amplifies immigrant voices through community-driven art, recognized among such visionary leaders:

🏆 Champion of Justice: Cecillia Wang, National Legal Director of the ACLU 🏆 Entrepreneur Leaders: Bini Pradhan (Bini’s Kitchen) and Miguel Escobedo (Al Pastor Papi) 🏆 Grassroots Leader: Bushra Tanaka Alabsi 🏆 Youth Leadership: Ernesto Cuellar 🏆 Special Recognitions: Mission Local and Vera Haile.

Last Monday’s ceremony was poignant, powerful, and deeply rooted in Chinatown, home to landmark cases like Yick Wo v. Hopkins and United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which established birthright citizenship and expanded America’s democracy on these very streets.

Cecillia Wang—who argued before the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment—reminded us that this fight is not new.

As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, during a time when immigrants are under threat, CCC, along with our artists and fellow leaders, remains committed to this work, in community and in solidarity.

Chinatown Arts Ecosystem in Bloom—a Reason to Give in MayAmid ongoing threats to our cultural institutions, CCC is build...
05/14/2026

Chinatown Arts Ecosystem in Bloom—a Reason to Give in May

Amid ongoing threats to our cultural institutions, CCC is building a lasting ecosystem to support Asian American artists, our history, and our culture in San Francisco.

🎉 Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative (CMAC) announced the purchase of the Empress of Chinatown building!

• Keeps Asian American history and creativity in our neighborhood for generations to come

• Important to CCC’s (founding member of CMAC) mission to ensure our community’s stories are told on our own terms

🖼️ CCC and Edge on the Square brought 大大膽 Da Da Daam to the San Francisco Art Fair!

• Brought together Asian diasporic artists whose practices were forged in and shaped by our neighborhood

• A powerful weekend celebrating Chinatown and Asian American arts for tens of thousands of visitors

🤝 After a decade of advocacy, CCC worked with the SF Arts Commission to bring the Chinatown Artist Registry to life!

• Transforms how public art gets made in this neighborhood by centering artists with meaningful ties to it

• 7 new art commissions are in process across Portsmouth Square, the Chinatown Public Health Center, and the Chinatown Public Library

This month, we celebrate AAPI Heritage by remaining steadfast in our long-term investment in artists and community. Your support and partnership is critical to realizing this dream.

Donate during AAPI Heritage Month for your contribution to be matched 1:1; up to $10K thanks to a generous anonymous donor!

Join the CCC Family in building a lasting ecosystem.

We are proud to celebrate the legacy of Wesley Tongson, whose work is being honored in major solo exhibitions in Taipei ...
05/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate the legacy of Wesley Tongson, whose work is being honored in major solo exhibitions in Taipei and Hong Kong.

CCC first showcased Wesley’s work in 2018 with The Journey, introducing new audiences to never-before-seen works in our Episode series. Now nearly a decade later, Wesley is internationally recognized, with work in the collections of the Berkeley Art Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, M+ Museum for Visual Culture, USC Pacific Asia Museum, and the MK Lau Collection.

Chinatown is the place for innovation—uplifting and elevating the great artists of our time.

If you’re in Asia, don’t miss Wesley Tongson’s mesmerizing exhibitions!

🎨 Currently on view:
Whispers of Myriad Valleys
Galerie du Monde Taipei
Through June 27, 2026

🎨 Opening July 15:
Singing and Dancing with Brush and Ink: The Art of Wesley Tongson
Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Through October 11, 2026

*Images courtesy of Galerie du Monde.

⭐ During the month of May, we are matching up to $10,000 in donations! Contribute to CCC’s Mission today at cccsf.us/donate (Link in Bio!)

Thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall for the District 3 Art Show Reception celebrating SF Chinatown artist L...
05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall for the District 3 Art Show Reception celebrating SF Chinatown artist Leland Wong!

This heartwarming gathering of community was such a powerful way to kick off AAPI Heritage Month. CCC is grateful to Supervisor Danny Sauter, his office, and his staff for hosting this special reception and exhibition in partnership with CCC. We are honored to share Leland’s work in this important civic space.

A special thank you to Leland for bringing his creativity, humor, and generous spirit to the evening. His live drawing demonstration was the highlight of the night, bringing people closer to his artistic process and his world.

Leland’s work is on view in two places:

🏛️ Supervisor Sauter’s office at City Hall for the next three months
🎨 CCC Design Store: 667 Grant Avenue | Thu – Mon, 11am – 6pm

⭐ During the month of May, donations to CCC are matched up to $10,000. Contribute to our mission at cccsf.us/donate!

Check out our Gift Guide for Le***an Moms! Curated by CCC Design Store, featuring Menmin Made, Maggie Lyon Candy, Souved...
05/08/2026

Check out our Gift Guide for Le***an Moms! Curated by CCC Design Store, featuring Menmin Made, Maggie Lyon Candy, Souvedeer, Sock Candy, With & Within, Poppy & Pout, and more.

This Mother’s Day, shop local and support CCC’s mission!

667 Grant Avenue
Thursday – Monday | 11am – 6pm
Extended hours until 9pm for Chinatown Night Market.

Photo in main image by Ky Nang on Unsplash

The hottest thing to do this week? Fill out a feedback form! Paw-blic input on purrrmanent artwork for the Chinatown Him...
05/07/2026

The hottest thing to do this week? Fill out a feedback form! Paw-blic input on purrrmanent artwork for the Chinatown Him Mark Lai Branch Library is open until Friday, May 8.

Jokes aside, CCC is proud to have worked with the SF Arts Commission to bring the Chinatown Artist Registry to life, transforming how public art gets commissioned in this neighborhood and beyond by centering artists with meaningful ties to our community.

Seven new art commissions are now in process across Portsmouth Square, the Chinatown Public Health Center, and the Chinatown Public Library. The library marks the final commission in this wave.

👉Three finalists have been selected to design artwork for five arched niches. Review their proposals and comment at sf.gov/artscommission or email [email protected] (link also in our bio)

Or comment in person at: 667 Grant Avenue, Thur – Mon, 11am – 6pm. This Friday, CCC will be open for feedback until 9pm as part of the Chinatown Night Market. Come say hi!

This is your chance to leave a lasting paw print on Chinatown. 🐾

Day 1 of Da Da Daaaam! Find CCC and Edge on the Square at Public Project 8 and 9. Look for the teal and yellow booths. W...
04/17/2026

Day 1 of Da Da Daaaam! Find CCC and Edge on the Square at Public Project 8 and 9. Look for the teal and yellow booths. We are bringing a taste of San Francisco Chinatown's art ecosystem to the art fair!

San Francisco Art Fair
📍 Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
Friday, April 17, 2026: 11am—7pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 11am—7pm
Sunday, April 19, 2026: 11am—6pm
🎟 Info & tickets in bio

Featuring artists: Alice Wu .wu.art, Bijun Liang , Connie Zheng , Dixon Ngai .duen.shan.ming, Justin Wong , Leland Wong , Tung Pang Lam , and Yumei Hou

Photos: CCC and Dixon Ngai

SF Art Fair opens TODAY. Find CCC and Edge on the Square’s 大大膽 Da Da Daam and the CCC Design Store at Public Project 8 a...
04/16/2026

SF Art Fair opens TODAY. Find CCC and Edge on the Square’s 大大膽 Da Da Daam and the CCC Design Store at Public Project 8 and 9. Look for the teal and yellow booths!

📍 Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
🎟 Info & tickets in bio

Featuring artists: Alice Wu .wu.art, Bijun Liang , Connie Zheng , Dixon Ngai .duen.shan.ming, Justin Wong , Leland Wong , Tung Pang Lam , and Yumei Hou.

See you there!

04/14/2026

San Francisco Art Fair opens this weekend! Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, Edge on the Square, and our collective of artists are bringing the audacity, beauty, and resistance of Chinatown with 大大膽 Da Da Daam.

🗓 April 16–19
📍 Fort Mason Festival Pavilion

See you there!

Images courtesy of the artists:
Background Video - Yumei Hou’s public art commission at the Chinatown Rose Pak Subway Station
1: Bijun Liang - Fäcępåłm, 2022
2: Alice Wu - Lost Horizon, 2022 and Line Shape Color Shape Line Series
3: Dixon Ngai - Misunderstanding Series, 2023
4: Connie Zheng - Golden State Series, 2023
5: Leland Wong - Dragon Series, 2025
6: Justin Wong - Life is Difficult Series, 2025 - 2026
7: Lam Tung Pang - Resistance and Hope 1, 2025

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750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
94108

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+14159861822

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