Makibaka: A Living Legacy Exhibit at YBCA Closing Reception (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

MAKIBAKA: A Living Legacy has been recognized both regionally and nationally for its powerful fusion of art and activism. Critics and community voices alike have highlighted the exhibition’s role in reframing Filipino American history not as a static artifact but as a living, evolving legacy of resilience. Coverage in arts and cultural outlets emphasized the exhibition’s depth — from its inclusion of works by notable intergenerational artists to installations that connect visitors with stories of labor, community defense, and placekeeping.

Featured artists — including Erina Alejo, England Hidalgo, Johanna Poethig, Weston Teruya, Jenifer Wofford, Mark Baugh-Sasaki, and others — contributed to a vibrant narrative that spans personal memory, political struggle, and artistic innovation. Through multimedia installations, sculptural works, and archival materials, MAKIBAKA weaves together the complexities of Filipino American life and activism in the Bay Area, creating space for reflection, celebration, and solidarity.

The exhibition also intersected with dynamic community programming, drawing over 5,000 attendees to film screenings, “Makibeki” the first ever SOMA Pilipinas PRIDE event, ethnotours, and aligning with beloved seasonal events such as the Parol Lantern Festival, where the exhibition’s themes of hope and resistance extended into wider public celebration.

Closing Event Details

To commemorate the final day of the exhibition, YBCA and SOMA Pilipinas invite the public to a closing celebration:

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: SOMA Pilipinas office, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA)

Highlights:

12-1pm Final Gallery Walkthrough — Experience the exhibition for the last time with special reflections from community leaders and curators.

Artist Reception — Celebrate participating artists and organizers of Makibaka: A Living Legacy

Admission: $10 gallery admission to see gallery exhibit / Reception open to the public inside the SOMA Pilipinas office

For more information on the closing event and related programming, visit ybca.org or somapilipinas.org.

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