Please join us for an Open Studio event to celebrate the works of Artists-in-Residence Narsiso Martinez and Jessy Slim at the end of their month-long residency; learn what our Farmers-in-Residence Eliza Factor and Reyna Yagi have explored during their stay; enjoy delicious Oaxacan tamales; and a performance by Ballet Folclórico Comunitario Yolotl! And please DONATE whatever you can to Latinos Unidos to help local farmworkers in these truly devastating times.

***THIS JUST IN: IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL FARMWORKERS, NARSISO MARTINEZ IS OFFERING POSTCARD-SIZED DRAWINGS CREATED HERE AT ART FARM TO THE TOP 5 DONORS! Please see below for more information about Latinos Unidos and a link to donate.

Open Studio schedule of events:

11am-12pm: Meet the Art Farm Artists and Farmers in Residence and explore their work

12pm: Ballet Folclórico Comunitario Yolotl performs

12pm-1pm: Enjoy delicious tamales and celebrate Spring in community!

RSVP below

Latinos Unidos Del Condado De Sonoma has been organizing on behalf of the farmworker community of Sonoma County since 1966 with programs such as El Jardin del Pueblo – Community Farm, a farmworker-led initiative addressing food insecurity and economic hardship in Sonoma County.

For the first time in decades, Sonoma County is experiencing a significant downturn in the wine industry, which has long been a primary source of employment and economic stability for local farmworkers. As vineyard owners reduce production, remove vines, or shut down operations entirely, farmworkers are facing widespread layoffs and reduced work opportunities. Many of these workers have dedicated decades of their lives to cultivating and harvesting the grapes that sustain the region’s economy. The impact has been immediate and severe. Food insecurity among farmworker families is worse than ever. Households that once relied on steady seasonal or year-round vineyard employment are now struggling to cover basic necessities, including rent, utilities, and groceries.

El Jardín del Pueblo farmworkers, despite their struggles, dedicate their time and labor to growing fresh, organic produce to feed their families and others in need. Since 2022, El Jardín del Pueblo has expanded from a 2-acre farm to a multi-site operation.

Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time makes a difference. Art Farm is proud to be in an ongoing and deeply meaningful partnership with El Jardín Del Pueblo. If you can make a donation, it will be significant in the lives of farmworker families. Thank you!