Curriculum for Today, Change for Tomorrow
Meet REALSOUL
At the Crossroads of Social Justice, Art, and Community
REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization that creates K–8 educational resources and workshops rooted in arts, community, and action. We work with educators, families, and youth through creative, transformative learning experiences that center the intersectional stories of marginalized communities.
Our Services
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Educator Guides
Our curriculum brings intersectional stories of marginalized communities into elementary and middle school classrooms, helping students connect history to their own experiences and envision a more just world.
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The Artisan's Table: Food, Fiber & Freedom
The Artisan’s Table brings the arts out of the studio and off the stage and into the classroom, creating opportunities for educators to gather, connect, and create.
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Youth & Community
We collaborate with community festivals, events, and schools to ensure the history we teach in classrooms inspires action and connection far beyond their walls.
Our Teaching Philosophy
REALSOUL’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the revolutionary legacy of the Third World Liberation Front and the Ethnic Studies movement. We believe curriculum should be accessible, artful, and grounded in the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Through storytelling, creativity, and community-rooted learning, we create space for reflection, resistance, and collective action — starting in K–8 classrooms.
350+ Educators Engaged
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100+ Youth served through internships and creative workshops
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15+ Community partnerships across arts and education
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350+ Educators Engaged • 100+ Youth served through internships and creative workshops • 15+ Community partnerships across arts and education •
Upcoming Projects & Events
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Embroidery for Change Workshop at KOHO SF
August 26 at 6:30PM
Partnered with the Hamesha Project & KOHO, this one-day workshop explores the intersection of art, social justice, and storytelling! A portion of proceeds will be donated to Bay Area Immigration Bond Fund (NorCal Resist).
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1990 Institute's Roots and Wings Youth Symposium
September 6 at 8:30AM
Hosted by the 1990 Institute, REALSOUL is a proud partner of 1990 Institute’s Roots and Wings Youth Symposium. Stay tuned for our collaborative curriculum with the UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project.
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For Us, By Us: Know Your Rights & Community Response Toolkit
Ongoing
This bilingual project is a collaboration between community organizations and artists who believe that knowing your rights is a powerful step toward protecting yourself and others.
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Distance Between: Stories of Refuge, Return, and Remembering
Coming 2026 & 2027
This 2-year project focuses on multidisciplinary curriculum and performance art that brings refugee narratives into classrooms through the power of art and education.
