WELCOME TO 447 MINNA
Video contributions from PUSH Dance, Women’s Audio Mission, Balay Kreative artists, SF Neo-Futurists, Ashara Ekundayo Gallery, Chinwe Oniah, & Together Pictures. Video edited by Kurt Ison
Your space to dream.
"Bloom" mural at 1112 Howard St. Painted in 2018 for Bangkit/Arise, part of Clarion Alley Mural Project's exchange and residency in Indonesia, in partnership with SOMCAN, SOMA Pilipinas, and the Asian Art Museum.
Photo by Cesar Rubio
At 447 Minna, we're building a space that wraps around your experience—the work you’ve done and the work you’ve yet to dream
Reserve up to 1,700 square feet of event space, including a black box theater, state-of-the-art conference room, and open-concept box office
Photos by Jason Sutherland Hsu
Pop-up exhibition of South African artist Zanele Muholi presented by Ashara Ekundayo Gallery and Artist as First Responder, July 2022.
Your space to engage.
Create
It’s a project you’re about to share with the world or a seed of an idea that still needs exploring. Whatever the stage, find inspiration from the mix of modern and raw industrial details to realize your vision.
Experiment
Rehearsals are part of the iterative process. Find the courage to make bold choices and push the envelope on that new piece so your next performance soars, whether it’s in front of an audience or just for you.
Connect
A meeting space that allows creativity to flourish. The progressive, artistic spirit of the building will leave you feeling energized, ready to innovate, and primed for your big event.
About
The historic Dempster building is a remnant of a bygone era when South of Market was mostly an industrial district filled with printing presses, repair shops, and a patchwork of hotels and warehouses. Built in 1907, it first served as a printing facility before being acquired by the Hearst Corporation to be used as a photo archive and test kitchen.
Video production by Together Pictures
Now as present-day 447 Minna, CAST has reimagined the space as a dedicated cultural center and intimate performance venue hosting arts and cultural events, workshops, pop-ups, and community activities. Adding to the legacy of cultural spaces that have long anchored the SoMa neighborhood, 447 Minna will provide a home for artists and culture bearers to dream and be fearless—a place to create, connect, and be inspired.
Photo by Jason Sutherland Hsu
Experience
447 Minna
447 Minna is now accepting bookings, with a variety of ways to bring your vision to life:
Blackbox Theater Performance
Conference
Lecture
Livestream Recording
Company Offsite
Rehearsal
Photo Shoot
Screening
Performance Preview
Exhibition
Fundraiser
Interested in renting space or collaborating at 447 Minna? Please fill out the contact form or email Matthew McTire, CAST Director of Events & Programming.
