With support from the California Arts Council, Red Poppy Art House will engage lead artist Dina Zarif, an Iranian musician, to create a performance/workshop series, “Art & Music of the Banned” featuring music and visual art from the eight countries in which US travel has been banned by President Trump’s Executive Order. The series will include three multimedia performances: “Sacred and Traditional Music of the Banned,” “Her Banned Voice” and “Borders without Bans”, workshops and art exhibitions.
Red Poppy Art House produces more than 150 multi-disciplinary events each year including music, poetry, dance, literary events, art exhibitions, workshops and lectures that showcase the talent of local and far-flung artists. The Poppy is known locally, nationally and internationally as a venue that welcomes artists from all backgrounds to share the music of their culture, allowing the changes and fusion that naturally comes from performing in the diversity of San Francisco. Operating from a neighborhood storefront, The Poppy’s intimate performing space is ideal for listening and creating diverse art forms. In addition to its performing program, The Poppy serves emerging arts professionals through its Professional Development Track, which provides training in community arts presentation through workshops and internships. Finally, the Poppy serves neighborhood youth through its monthly free Family Art afternoons.

