This fall, Artist in Residence Marcel Pardo Ariza turns 500 Capp Street into a welcoming hub for the trans community with an installation that invites intergenerational stories and a series of dinners, drag shows, and more.

Installation on view: October 19, 2023 – February 17, 2024

Public programs throughout October & November 2023

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Starting October 19, Marcel Pardo Ariza turns David Ireland’s historic home into an inviting and inclusive space for the Mission District’s queer and trans community. The result of a summer artist residency, Ariza’s project, Orquídeas, includes an installation and a series of public programs focused on trans joy, community stories, and artistic resilience.