Urban Youth Arts Festival, Precita Park, SF
Precita Eyes Staff
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Founding Executive Director, MFA
Susan Cervantes susan@precitaeyes.org www.susankcervantes.com Susan Kelk Cervantes, a 47-year veteran of the San Francisco community mural art movement, is the founder and director of the Precita Eyes Muralists in the Mission District of San Francisco. Established in 1977, Precita Eyes is one of only a handful of community mural arts centers in the United States. Cervantes is responsible for more than 200 collaborative community murals considered some of the finest in the Bay Area such as Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Mission Playground Pool, Precita Valley Community Center, the S.F.Women’s Building, 24th Street Mini Park and many others. She is dedicated to social change by enhancing the environment through the creation of murals while involving and educating the public through the community mural art process. Administrative Director-Muralist Julia Barzizza julia@precitaeyes.org Tour Coordinator Patricia Rose patricia@precitaeyes.org Patricia Rose received her BFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1983. She first became involved with Precita Eyes in 1980. While completing her degrees she received training in mural painting technique and the collaborative process from Susan Cervantes. Her involvement with community-oriented nonprofit arts organizations goes back to her work at The Farm, a multi-cultural multimedia arts center in San Francisco were she worked from 1978-86. She received a 1983 Artist Residency from the NEA and served as director of the Farm Art Gallery from 1984-86. In addition, Ms. Rose has served in various capacities at Precita Eyes, including store manager, membership coordinator, advisory board member, mural walk docent, and currently as mural tour coordinator. |
Business Director
Jorge Morell jorge@precitaeyes.org Store Manager Cindy De Losa store@precitaeyes.org Cynthia De Losa Mexican-Italian, third generation native San Franciscan. Daughter of Joe De Losa, retired Teamster and Connie De Losa, Interior designer. Born at Mary's Help Hospital on Clinton Park, November 5. Inspired early in life by her Grandmother Juanita Romero, who instilled in her strong values, determination and creativity. While shopping at her corner store in Noe Valley she saw a bubble gum machine with individual "Homie" figurines, she then purchased some shadow boxes and the IDEA was born. Her style of Art showcases an event capturing the spirit of the "Homies", depicting her neighborhood and places where she grew up and spent time. This media known as "Diorama" is similar to the "Niche concept", popular in Mexican Folk Art. Cynthia brings this concept to life together with the "Homie" figurines and photo backgrounds. Youth Arts Coordinator, Store Assistant/Color Matcher Max Marttila max@precitaeyes.org www.maxmarttila.com Store Assistant, Color Matcher - Xavier Bess I was born and raised in San Francisco, growing up I’ve always been interested in drawing and coloring. What inspires my art is whatever is on my mind or whatever thing I’m obsessed with, for a while it has been eyes, so sometimes I challenge myself to not add eyes in my art at all. I’ve been a part of the Precita family for about 3 years now as a paint mixer, store clerk, and mural restorer. I enjoy being here because it’s a lot of good energy and I learn a lot just by being around everything and everyone here. Youth Arts Educator & Store Assistant Fred Alvarado frederock77@gmail.com https://thehometurf.tumblr.com/ Fred Alvarado lives in Oakland,California and works through out the Bay Area collaborating with different art organizations, schools, and cultural centers. Alvarado earned a B.F.A from the San Francisco Art Institute and an M.F.A from the California College of Arts. |
Precita Eyes Board of Directors
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Deirdre Weinberg, President
Henry Sultan, Vice President Geordie Van Der Bosch, Secretary Marisa Mariscotti, Treasurer |
Susan Cervantes
Hank Sultan Luz Cervantes Jennifer Holmes Ernesto Guaman Kasha Frese Kelenia Olsen Elaine Chu |
Precita Eyes Muralists Mission
Precita Eyes Muralists Association, Inc., established in 1977, is a community-based, inner-city mural arts organization devoted to enriching and beautifying urban environments through community mural collaborations. We bring art into the daily lives of people through a process that enables them to reflect their specific concerns, joys, and triumphs.
Precita Eyes Muralists Association, Inc., established in 1977, is a community-based, inner-city mural arts organization devoted to enriching and beautifying urban environments through community mural collaborations. We bring art into the daily lives of people through a process that enables them to reflect their specific concerns, joys, and triumphs.