Arts Leaders Unite - A Dialogue on SF's Downtown Revival

Two powerhouse women. Two bold new art weeks. One city ready for renewal.

TnT Art Lab brings together Monetta White, founder of MoAD’s NEXUS Black Art Week, and Emily Counihan, founder of SF Art Week, for a dynamic conversation about how artists and cultural leaders are shaping the future of San Francisco.

As the city rallies around a renewed vision for a vibrant downtown, these two trailblazers are driving cultural energy back into the heart of the city—through community, collaboration, and creativity.

We’re also inviting participants from the first two art weeks to reflect on their experiences—what worked, what resonated, and what they want to see more of as these initiatives grow.

Join us on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5.00pm TnT Art Lab for an evening of connection with artists, curators, and neighbors as we explore how these initiatives are redefining what’s possible for San Francisco’s cultural landscape.

At the corner of Turk and Taylor, TnT Art Lab is emerging as a vital connector for downtown arts partnerships, strengthening the cultural ecosystem through shared civic purpose.

Info: A casual welcome and chance to connect as the community gathers.

Info: Setting the stage for the evening and TnT’s role as a connector for downtown arts partnerships.

Info: A dynamic exchange with Monetta White and Emily Counihan on the future of San Francisco’s cultural landscape.

Info: Participants from the first two art weeks reflect on what worked, what resonated, and what they want to see amplified as these initiatives grow.

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