REALSOUL

REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization, fiscally sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center. We develop creative offerings that shed light on the intersectional stories of Asian America and other marginalized communities, focused on grades 2-8. We understand that building culturally responsive and student-centered lessons takes effort and time so our goal is to develop them for teachers so that they may be supported and valued wherever they are in their own personal and professional journeys. ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Katie Quan is a third-generation Chinese American born and raised on Ramaytush Ohlone land (San Francisco). She is an artist, community advocate, storyteller, and educator. Her work explores the complexities of Asian America, addressing themes like self-identity, mental health, and family. Her art has been exhibited at SF Zinefest, Kearny Street Workshop’s APAture, A PLACE of Her Own, and Chinese Historical Society of America. In 2023, she was a recipient of the Youth Speaks and California Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship as an Emerging Artist. Katie strives to make intersectional histories accessible to K-12 through interdisciplinary lessons. She is an active member of the Asian American Women Artists Association, Square and Circle Club, and The Association of Chinese Teachers. Photo Credit: Zabrina Deng