Hard Hat Heroes & Black Labor: Behind the Scenes

When you arrive, you’ll step into an intimate setting where Stacey Carter, William Rhodes, and our three artists in residence will share the backstory of Hard Hat Heroes and their artwork exploring Black labor. You’ll hear about their personal experiences, creative processes, and how they collaborated on this exciting project. Expect plenty of fascinating insights into the historical context behind the pieces, as well as reflections on how these themes connect to the present day.

The conversation offers an opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper appreciation for the art and history behind this project.This event promises an engaging evening that celebrates the people and stories that inspired Hard Hat Heroes and the broader exploration of Black labor.

Artist TalkSaturday, March 15, 2025, 2-4PM
Gallery open for viewing: 1-5PM

Refreshments

Cash Bar

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Accessible:
100% accessible event, reserved parking

Location: Shipyard Gallery, Building 101, Hunters Point Shipyard (GPS: 451 Galvez Ave., San Francisco, CA)

Convenient free parking

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About

A shipyard artist since 1998, Carter has transformed her studio into a mini-museum, offering tours focused on the shipyard's history, with abundant information on the challenges for African American workforce. She is a painter of the urban environment, and was drawn into the shipyard's history by her artistic exploration of the historic shipyard buildings.

About

As former Shipyard Artist-in-Residence and director of the intergenerational art program at a local senior center, Rhodes collaborates with seniors to unearth family stories and transform them into art. His work collaborative work with local seniors has resulted in many community history quilts, including a series of Shipyard history quilts that are the basis for this coloring book.

About the Artists in Residence

Shipyard Trust for the Arts has maintained an artist in residence program that affords a free studio for 18 months to a community artist, to provide opportunities to local artists who have had less access to such privileges. The program has recently been expanded to accommodate three artists at a time and provides additional opportunities, such as co-curating this exhibit under the mentorship of artist William Rhodes. The three AIRs are:
Cariesha Newt

Michael Reed

Julian Rodriguez

Support Acknowledgement:

The publication of the coloring book and this event are made possible by the California Arts Council, the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation and the Zellerbach Family Foundation.

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Host or Publisher Shipyard Trust for the Arts