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4. PACIFIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
Occupying the old San Francisco Mint (1875-7), on top of which the East West Bank
has been built. The bank sponsors the museum, which focuses on the art of the Pa-
cific Rim, aiming to bring the work of Asian artists to a wider audience. Exhibitions
feature many pieces on loan from private collections.
608 Commercial St • 415 399
1124 • Open 10am-4pm Tue-Sat • Free
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5. MUSEO ITALOAMERICANO
A museum, gallery, and community center for San Francisco's Italians. Regular
changing temporary exhibitions might focus on the work of either an individual Itali-
an artist, or on aspects of Italian culture. Classes are also offered at the center on
Italian art history, culture, architecture, and cookery.
Fort Mason Center, Bldg
C
•
415
673
2200
•
Open
noon-4pm
daily
(Mon
by
appointment
only)
•
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6. GALERIA DE LA RAZA
Bi-monthly exhibitions of Mexican-American art might include painters, cartoonists,
performance artists, muralists, or digital installations. Programs also include films,
panel discussions, and performances by stars of the Latino art and music scene.
2857
24th
St
•
415
826
8009
•
Open
noon-6pm
Tue-Sat
•
Free
•
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7. INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS
Radical and diverse art emerges out of this hotbed of creativity. The alternative
multi-genre art installation combines live drama performances, video and film
screenings, and panel discussions, which explore the influence of race and relation-
ships on people's work and lives.
925 Mission St at 5th St • 415 626 2787 • Open
noon-6pm Tue-Sat • Free •
www.theintersection.org
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