SLxRPAH: ARTogether Presents: Shadow Movements
Shadow Movements: A FREE ShadowLight Productions x Red Poppy Art House Event
Live shadow play animation film presentations followed by a hands-on workshop
“Shadow Movements” is an ARTogether youth workshop series for newcomers, diaspora, and refugees, that blends traditional shadow puppetry with animation. An intersectional cohort of youth explored themes of home remedies, emotions, and heroes/villains through poetry, shadow puppetry, and animation.
At Red Poppy Art House, a few members of this youth cohort will screen their final films, talk about the impact of arts on newcomer and diaspora communities, and lead a workshop teaching audience members how to animate shadow puppetry with stop motion animation!
This program is a part of ShadowLight artists in residence at Red Poppy Art House, a Free Monthly program with hands-on workshop activities for families.
Featuring Artists:
Sabina Kariat
Iris Mendoza
Gia Ariela Pick Romero
Cindy L.
Eyner P.
Alona G.
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Admission: FREE
RSVP HERE!
This event is free to the public.
This event is appropriate for children ages 3 to 12.
Admission is on a first come, first served basis.
Due to limited capacity, RSVP is strongly recommended.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Sabina Shanti Kariat is an Indian-American animator, artist, and filmmaker based in San Francisco. She has created animations for documentary films about the 1960’s American civil rights movement, the history of Japanese-American incarceration camps in California, the impact of the criminal justice system on refugees, and loss of native languages among immigrants. She is also a story artist on short animated films that bring BIPOC characters into surreal worlds. Sabina has been a teaching artist throughout San Francisco, and has led co-creation workshops in the Bay, in rural Jharkhand India, and in Istanbul and Reyhanli, Turkey. She has previously managed a puppetry and animation project with Syrian diaspora youth in Turkey, and is currently designing and managing the “Shadow Movements” program as a Public Arts Manager at ARTogether. She is a nerd about traditional shadow puppets, reads poems about horses, and is interested in the relationship between diaspora and memory.
Iris Mendoza
Hi, I’m Iris and I love art, it’s something that has helped me get out of my problems, many times I felt alone and sad but by making art I started to believe in myself and I realized that I can make someone better than me. What I thought, art is not easy to do, there are complications, but that doesn’t stop me. I love art, and thanks to it I have been able to smile again and in the future I want to be a great artist and see my parents proud of me, that It is my wish.
Gia Ariela Pick Romero
Gia is a 19-year-old artist who since she was little liked to be around art, she learned how to use a camera at the age of 5 years and she has been interested in art classes since 7. She is a very talented artist and has a great eye for photos when she is able to see beauty in this world.🌍 She loves to enjoy whatever she does with 100%. And she is a great student who will be a senior and graduate this next fall. She is grateful for ArtTogether with the opportunity of having fun doing what she most loves on this earth. That is her passion for being around artists, friends and meeting new people also being doing art which is her passion in this world. 🌍
Cindy L.
I’m Cindy, I do a bridge between digital art and traditional art with an interest in animation, I aspire to create art in hopes of inspiring others. My favorite sports are scuba diving and badminton!
Eyner P.
Mis intereses son la psicologia y la lectura. Y mi sueño en el futuro es convertirme en un gran psicologo y hacer grandes avanzes en la psicologia.
[My interests are psychology and reading. And my dream in the future is to become a great psychologist and make great advances in psychology.]
Alona G.
Since I was little I have been passionately drawn to art. I do not see art as just a hobby, It became a significant part of my way of seeing and perceiving the world. The idea of “creating” acquired a different, deeper meaning. My passion drove me to self-improvement, and every direction of art became interesting to me. I joined Oil painting classes, online graphic design courses, photography, anatomical drawing classes, and many other varieties of art I promoted independently. The more I learn the more passionate I become about it. My artworks allowed me to express things that I could not express with words, it became my power, my voice. Shadow Movements project it’s a great example of the expression of my feelings through art.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Red Poppy Art House has partnered up with Shadow Light Productions for a Live shadow play performance by ShadowLight artists for children and families followed by hands-on workshop. With instruction and guidance by ShadowLight teaching artists, attendees will be given the opportunity to make a shadow puppet, learn performance techniques, and use our screen and lights to perform their own short plays. This event is appropriate for children ages 3 to 12.
This FREE event creates an opportunity for youth in our neighborhood (Mission), who may otherwise not be able to attend such an event for lack of funds, to have access to art education with high caliber teaching artists. By providing an opportunity to watch, interact and play, we are encouraging participation and engagement with a vital storytelling art form. Storytelling is an important skill; it helps us to understand ourselves and one another, encouraging empathy.
ABOUT SHADOWLIGHT PRODUCTIONS:
ShadowLight Productions. ShadowLight was founded in 1972 by filmmaker/theatre director/shadow artist Larry Reed. We have served San Francisco as a non profit theater company for nearly 30 years.
The mission of ShadowLight Productions is to expose the general public to the art of Shadow Theater. The means of providing such exposure includes but is not limited to live theater, film and other media. We strive to preserve indigenous shadow theater traditions, and to explore and expand the possibilities of the shadow theater medium by creating innovative interdisciplinary, multicultural works.
Website: https://www.shadowlight.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShadowLightProductions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowlightproductions/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadowlightproductions
ABOUT RED POPPY ART HOUSE:
The Red Poppy Art House is a neighborhood center for the intersection of cultural and inter-generational artistic engagement located in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. The Poppy is an artist-driven organization that seeks to empower and transform society by addressing current social issues that impact our community and society at large through creative processes.
Operating from a neighborhood storefront in San Francisco’s Mission District, we demonstrate the unique, powerful, and irreplaceable capacity of intimate community spaces through hosting over 150 diverse performances, exhibitions, workshops, and artist residencies annually.
The Poppy exists as a true hub, facilitating relationships among cultural visionaries, institutions, communities, arts advocates, and, of course, artists. Acting as an incubator for artists of multiple disciplines, we provide a fertile, informal space for gathering, discussion, and artistic cross-pollination, out of which myriad collaborations form. The intent of Red Poppy Art House is to forge a bridge between high-caliber artistic work and community life through visibility and inclusiveness.
Website: https://redpoppyarthouse.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedPoppyArtHouse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redpoppyart/
RED POPPY ART HOUSE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVENT TIME
When should I arrive? Doors open 30 minutes before the scheduled performance time. For example, if the show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., the doors will open at 7:00 p.m., if it is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m., the doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and so on.
TICKETING & ADMISSION
If an event is sold out online, could I still purchase tickets?
No
Does purchasing an advance ticket guarantee seating?
Purchasing an advance ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee seats. Seating is first come, first served.
Does the Poppy accept debit or credit cards?
Only for online sales. The door sale is cash.
What's the refund policy?
Refunds are only available in the event of a canceled performance.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Is there a discount for children? No, this event is all ages. However, refreshments will be served at the concessions counter. Children 10 and under receive free general admission.
Where are my tickets?
Your tickets will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite on behalf of the Red Poppy, or you may access them in the Eventbrite app. If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder. Enter your email address here if you can’t find them, you’re having trouble printing, or you’re unsure if you have an Eventbrite account. For all other technical issues, you can find help here.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You may bring your printed ticket or show your ticket on your phone. Tickets will not be available for pick up at Will Call.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes, you’re welcome to purchase tickets for someone else.
VENUE & LOCATION
Is the space ADA-accessible?
Yes, there is a ramp at our 23rd Street entrance.
What kind of seating do you have available?
For most of our events, we have folding chairs and a few couches.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Street parking is available but can be limited around the Red Poppy. We encourage you to take public transportation whenever possible. Several MUNI lines run close to the Red Poppy, and the 24th St. Mission BART station is just under half a mile away.
How can I donate to the Poppy and/or ShadowLight Productions?
You may bring cash, check, debit, or credit card, or donate online at http://redpoppyarthouse.org/participate/give/.
Where can I grab a bite to eat?
Nearby places include El Farolito, Taqueria Vallarta, Basa Seafood Express (sushi), and Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach us at info@redpoppyarthouse.org OR info@shadowlight.org.
