Artists-In-Residence Annual Fund
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Artists-In-Residence Annual Fund 〰️
2025–26
Welcome Back.
We’re happy to have you here!
With great excitement and boundless pride, I welcome you all to Ruth Asawa School of the Arts PTSA!
We are a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers that expand to current families, alumni, school staff, and community members. Our vision is to continue on the path of Ruth Asawa’s values and philosophy, driving our spirits to work together, create connections, and enjoy the time and space we are sharing in the moment. With your help, volunteerism, and support we will continue to grow and foster our student’s creativity, independence, and self-sufficiency.
To quote Ruth Asawa “Art is not solitary, it is collective.”
-Mary Wilson
2025-2026 Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, PTSA President
RUTH ASAWA
Our school’s namesake, the great San Francisco artist, mother and teacher, Ruth Asawa, believed art of all forms was for everyone. To make, to learn, to see and experience. To feel. To LIVE.
Asawa espoused nature as the greatest teacher of all, beautiful fruits and vegetables and greens nurtured family and friends, but also were a profound inspiration for her works.
As an innovator, visionary teacher, and stalwart supporter of arts in public schools, we celebrate her, and were honored to visit her retrospective at SFMOMA for a special day at the museum for our students.
New here?
OUR PTSA
Our main connection for Ruth Asawa parents, students and teachers. Monthly community meetings are live (a meal is provided) and virtual, our committees and board meet separately and include fundraising, student events, staff support, hospitality and merchandise.
SIGN UP FOR GROUPS
Get in touch with our parent groups, departments, ask questions, and connect with our community. This is a great place to find information about activities, clubs, sports and resources.
PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
Many performing events are held in the Dan Kryston Memorial Theater on our campus. Attend one of our many showcases or join the tradition of connecting with other parts of the community by helping with concessions and merchandise.
A TRADITION OF SERVICE
McAteer Campus Farm, which is located on campus behind the bleachers, contributes farm fresh produce to our students- and those of 15 other schools. Community days on the farm are open to all, come contribute, you may even meet visiting pigs, sheep, chickens or goats! Fun for all.
GIVING
There are many ways to contribute financially - from generous gifts to our Artist in Residence Program, corporate matching programs, monthly commitments, and yes, even purchases of snacks and merchandise - all of which support our students, staff, administration and the campus we call home.
RESOURCES
2024-25 School Profile (PDF)
Menu and ordering info at our campus cafe (free all year for SFUSD students!)
Join the PTSA today.
Make this the best year for your family and our community by joining the PTSA. Annual memberships for Parents/Guardians are $16 and students are $11. Scholarships are available by request.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts supports many valuable components of our school community. Here are a few duties of the PTSA, where every single activity supports every single student.
Support the Artist in Residence fundraising team
Partner with Student Government to support Spirit Day, Prom, other student socials and symposiums
Boost our school’s image with awesome swag and merchandise
Help run the annual tours in Fall, auditions in Winter, and orientation events in Spring
Organize campus cleanups & mural painting to beautify our campus. We also uplift and support our amazing campus Farm!
Support our fantastic faculty and staff with appreciation holiday gifts and an annual luncheon
Support our parent/student cultural affinity groups
Keep our show patrons fed with lobby concessions!
For more information, view the PTSA’s 2025-26 budget.
Our first-ever PTSA Fundraiser was a smash hit! We are seeking committee members to assist with our 2026 event.
2025-26 Fundraising
The 2024-2025 Annual Appeal to fund our Artist-in-Residence Program has been an absolute success, raising well beyond its goal of $250,000! This special program is one of the key offerings that makes Ruth Asawa SOTA truly unique. Though we receive support from SFUSD, this doesn’t completely cover our program cost, which is why we need help from our community.
Please consider making a gift to support these working artists who are dedicated educators helping to shape our young talents. If you have any questions about the appeal, or fundraising at Ruth Asawa SOTA in general, please feel free to reach out to Cristel de Rouvray from the PTSA Fundraising Team.
Thank you for supporting our incredible high school!
Ready to Donate?
There are four easy ways to make a gift!
Watch the video! Then click HERE to go directly to our donation page.
Send a check made payable to Ruth Asawa SOTA PTSA. Mail to:
Ruth Asawa SOTA PTSA
Attention: Merrill Komai
555 Portola Drive
San Francisco, CA 94131If your workplace has a matching program, please consider asking them to match your donation. If you have a Donor Advised Fund, the PTSA tax ID is 94-3050408.
Consider establishing an ongoing monthly gift - click HERE.