Artists in Residence exhibit May 30 - June 29
"Threaded Identities"
in the Building 101 Gallery
An exhibit curated by our 2023-24 Artists in Residence Adonia Middleton, William Rhodes, and Charles Unger, showcasing their work alongside that of artists at the Shipyard who have inspired them.
- Artists in Residence Panel Discussion Saturday, June 29, moderated by Tyra Fennell, SF Mayor's Office
- Gallery was open Saturdays 1-5 p.m. throughout June
- Shipyard Walkabout on open Saturdays - selected artist studios were open in Building 101 in addition to the Gallery
Artist Panel Discussion Saturday, June 29
"Threaded Identities" showcased the recent work of three current artists in residence—Adonia Middleton, William Rhodes, and Charles Unger—created during their 18-month tenure at the shipyard. This closing event features the three artists talking about what coming to the shipyard art studios meant to them and what their plans are for the future. RSVP requested
Artists who exhibited in the Gallery:
Artists in Residence: Adonia Middleton, William Rhodes, and Charles Unger
Selected for this exhibit by the Artists in Residence: Hasseem Abdallah, Rhonel Roberts, Carol Jessen
About Moderator Tyra Fennell
Tyra Fennell is San Francisco Mayor London Breed's Director of Community Relations, leading community initiatives, policy recommendations, and partnerships. Previously, she founded Imprint City, boosting local economies with arts projects. At the San Francisco Arts Commission, she co-authored legislation for the Bayview Hunters Point African American Arts and Cultural District and advised on public art selections. Tyra has represented San Francisco and Washington, DC, internationally and implemented humanitarian projects in West Africa. A Howard University graduate, she has also served on the Board of Emerge California and as a California delegate.
Support Acknowledgement
These events and the Artist-in-Residence program are supported in part by The Point, the Fleishhacker Foundation, and the San Francisco Arts Commission.
About the Artists in Residence Program
The Shipyard Trust for the Arts created this program in 1996 to attract more neighborhood artists who have historically lacked access to such opportunities. Many resident artists rent their own studios at the end of the residency and are given priority on a long waiting list for these coveted affordable workspaces. This program has contributed significantly to neighborhood representation among the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists, creating a more welcoming environment for community members eager to engage with the arts.
Learn more about the Artist in Residence program on shipyardtrust.org
A few photos from the "Threaded Identities" opening reception May 30
