The Red Poppy Art House’s Family-in-Residence program is closely tied to the Family Art program which hosts free art activities for all ages every Saturday between 1-4pm. The Red Poppy’s goal is to serve as an incubator for the family and children, creating a safe and creative space where they can become leaders of the community and become more involved artistically.

MEMBERS OF OUR CURRENT RESIDENT FAMILY
Familia Valdez
Family Resident 2011-2012
 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Who is a “resident family”?

A: It is a family of the Mission Neighborhood that participates in Family Art and is chosen by the director and the volunteers of the program based on their dedication to the program.

Q: What qualifies a “resident family”?

A: Any family that lives in the Mission district and has participated actively in the family art program by consistently attending each Saturday for at least one year.

Q: What are the benefits of becoming a resident family?

A: Every year the benefits vary depending on the situation of the family we are hosting. Some of the benefits this year’s family is receiving are:

- Free use of the Art House for family events
- Free admission to any concert at the Red Poppy Art House for the entire year of their residency
- A professional portrait donated by the resident photographer, Marisa Aragona – www.marisaaragona.com
- One Free performance for children donated by bilingual musician/performer, Mariela Herrera – http://marielaherrera.com
- Access to the Red Poppy’s computer
- Free guitar or piano lesson by resident artist, Rafael Sarria

Q: What does Family Art expect from the resident family?
A: The expectations vary depending on the necessities of the Red Poppy and Family art program. This year the expectations are as follows:

- They become community leaders who engage and encourage participation of their families and friends
- They are leaders of the “Door to Door” project
- They continue to participate in the activities at least two Saturdays a month
- They attend the Family Art development gathering once a month
- They volunteer at least one Saturday a month
- They distribute fliers at neighborhood schools, coffee shops, and businesses