Looking ahead

Building support for Problem Library

After a year of incredible growth, we are working to build the financial support needed to continue.

In 2022 we were able to expand our core programs by supporting more artists, working with more exceptional young creatives, and finding new ways to positively transform San Francisco.

Looking ahead, we need your support to continue our work. Please consider a donation to our growing organization.

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Problem Library's main gallery and office at 1288 15th Ave.

Long-term education

Problem Children

This past summer, our high school education program Problem Children returned to taking place on site at our space in the Inner Sunset.

In January of 2022 we began to focus our effort on expanding the program by transforming our space into a dedicated workshop for students in the program. The response was so positive, and the space so meaningful for our students, that we have begun to raise the funding needed to turn our space into a year round education workshop & studio. A necessary step for the program to expand.

Making this a reality hinges on our ability to raise at least $75,000 for the year.

You can support this future by donating today, or emailing Daniel to schedule a time to talk and learn more.

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Students and mentors work together.

Students prepare for a closing exhibition.

Artist Catherine Ko Chen's exhibition at the vacant space at 536 Davis St.

Reimagining our city

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After five years building relationships, our core art and city development program, [working],  has a clear path to expanding its impact on our city.

We have spent the last year filling a vacant space in Jackson Square with artists who have used it for studio and exhibition space. These projects joined the list of ambitious and transformative projects we have facilitated and helped produce in vacant spaces since 2018.

While the program aims to be financially self-sufficient, it requires an initial financial investment to extend into more spaces. This starting capital will allow us to manage five or more spaces and work with a wider range of artists and provide the support they need to bring vibrant creativity back to the streets of San Francisco.

To hear more about our plans or to get involved please email Blake.

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Join us

Your support for Problem Library is crucial

We are at a pivotal moment in the life of Problem Library where what we have designed and implemented is having a significant impact, and also where the sustainability of our work hinges on financial stability.

To date, Problem Library has been funded completely by the people who have been building it. None of us are independently wealthy. But we believe that the work we are doing can make this city a better place. That is why we have put our own money towards bridging the funding gaps. To capitalize on the immense growth of 2022, we need this to change. We need your help.

Right now is a unique opportunity for you to help usher Problem Library into its next stage of growth. One where we can serve more people and create more movement, growth, and beauty.

Financially supporting Problem Library is standing for a positive outlook on the world. It is an opportunity to be an advocate for a future that values hard work, creative expression, and ongoing growth in all of us.

A future in which we move forward together.

We invite you to join us on this journey.

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Problem Library is a dedicated team working to support a renaissance towards beauty, goodness, and truth in art, culture, and education.