Emergence 2025: Activating Abundance

+++ Equity Investment: Emergence will center the experiences and needs of BIPOC arts & culture workers. Therefore, we offer an equity discount of 40% for any attendees who identify as a BIPOC Arts & Culture worker. Use promo code BIPOC365. +++

+++ No one turned away for lack of funds: We got you!! Sliding-scale tickets are available under the "Donations" section. +++

Please note, we are limiting our event this year to 40 attendees, so reserve your space soon!

Emergence is the annual convening of the EAP network of arts & culture workers and provides a collaborative platform for the Bay Area workforce to connect, share ideas, and elevate their work and voices. EAP is committed to curating Emergence as a participatory experience that encourages deep connections and inquiries that are omnidirectional through generations, career levels, business models, and disciplines. Our goal is for you to leave with actionable next steps, as well as tangible tools and a strengthened network to support your work.

Emergence is at the heart of Art Workers Week, which honors the culture, labor, and value arts and culture workers contribute to our Bay Area ecosystem and the many networks, organizations, and collectives who hold space and provide us with resources and connection.

EMERGENCE 2025: OUR STORIES IN PRACTICE

MON, JUNE 2, 10AM–4PM at CAST

SCHEDULE

ALL DAY | 10AM–4PM

• Respite Area

MORNING PLENARIES | 10:30AM–12:00PM

LUNCH BREAK | 12:15–1:00PM

• A light lunch of salads and sandwiches will be provided
• Please note, lunches accommodating allergies and other specific food needs may not be available; if you have specific food restrictions, please plan to bring your lunch; if you have both a financial hardship and specific food needs, email cmV5bmEgfCBlbWVyZ2luZ3NmICEgb3Jn, and we can try to organize a meal option for you

AFTERNOON SESSIONS | 1:00–3:00PM

FELLOWSHIP PROJECT SESSIONS | 3:00–4:00PM

FELLOWSHIP COMMENCEMENT & REFRESHMENTS | 4:00–4:30PM

Due to network demand, Emergence and EAP as an organization are returning to in-person gatherings amid the ongoing pandemic and navigating shifting safety and accessibility needs as we do so. Please note that there will be air purifiers and masks available on site. We encourage but do not require participants to mask, to accommodate folks with respiratory issues or hearing impairment needs. This year’s venue, Root Division, is a building with high ceilings, and we are capping the event to 40 attendees to allow for social distancing. We are very excited to gather, but please stay home if you feel sick! We keep each other safe.

Native Land

With deep respect, EAP acknowledges that our people, our work, and our network servers are on native lands and thank the indigenous people of the Bay Area who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.

How do you #HonorNativeLand? Learn more at usdac.us/nativeland and native-land.ca

Community Arts Stabalization Trust

Dempster Building, 447 Minna, San Francisco

CAST — the Community Arts Stabilization Trust — is a community-centered real estate organization committed to ensuring artists and cultural workers can stay anchored where they create.

Located a block and a half south of the Powell Street BART station, the historic Dempster Building at 447 Minna Street offers affordable workspace (performance, exhibition, meeting and office spaces) to arts and culture groups ranging from youth arts and music education to local Filipino arts and community-based organizations.

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