Shipyard Histories: Community Day

Join us for Shipyard Histories: Community Day, where local seniors Claude Carpenter, Oscar James, and Allen Jordan will share their personal memories and stories about life at the Hunters Point Shipyard and the Bayview Hunters Point community. They will recount the experiences of their ancestors who migrated here, shedding light on the vibrant history and legacy of African Americans in the area. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs that shaped this historic neighborhood.

Saturday, September 21, 2-4PM

Saturday, October 5, 2-4PM

Open Saturdays September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 1-5PM

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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 Stacey Carter

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 William Rhodes

As current 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 already resulted in many community history quilts, and the Shipyard history quilts are the latest addition.

Support Acknowledgement:

This exhibit is made possible by the California Arts Council and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Zellerbach Family Foundation, and California Humanities.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hunters Point Shipyard, Building 101, San Francisco, United States