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Want to support the Bay Area independent art scene in these difficult times? Join the Solidarity Grid!, an international solidarity raiser initiated and led by The Grid. 100% of the donated proceeds will go to local artists and arts institutions.
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Latitude Festival

Over three days, the digital festival Latitude presented a program of artistic contributions and debates, exploring the question of how colonial structures impact the present and how we can overcome them. Most contributions are now available online.
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Movements to remember through reflection
Shaping the Past

How does the past take shape? What happens in the process of coming to terms with the past? What social repercussions are associated with the rooting of history in monuments and memorials? Shaping the Past connects memory workers across Canada, Mexiko, the U.S., and Germany who have piloted new approaches to shape the past in their own local contexts.
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July 14-August 16
5-Week Special Courses (B1-C1)

Back by popular demand: 5-week long SPECIALIZED COURSES starting in July. Choose between a conversation course about BAUHAUS, a writing class WRITE LIKE A PRO or a grammar class GRAMMAR COURSE (for B1, B2 or C1 level)! Use code SKJULY20LESS for 20% off.
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In light of the current situation, we are following the instructions of the local authorities and doing our part in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The Goethe-Institut San Francisco is temporarily closed to the public and our staff is working from home. Here you'll find answers to the questions you may have for us.

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Latitude Festival

Movements to remember through reflection
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Movements to remember through reflection Shaping the Past

July 14-August 16 5-Week Special Courses (B1-C1)

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Up To Date Information: Coronavirus

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Current projects

Digital Kinderuniversity

German for Hire

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Available Online
Latitude Festival

Movements to remember through reflection
Shaping the Past

July 14-August 16
5-Week Special Courses (B1-C1)

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Deutsch Online Individual

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Step into German