This newsletter provides an introduction and overview of the Shipyard Community Arts organization and its vision for an arts center in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. Key points: - SCA was formed 25 years ago to create an arts center on the Hunters Point Shipyard to strengthen the community through art. - The proposed arts center will include spaces for performance, visual arts, education programs, and community events to connect residents. - SCA is currently in the planning phase and seeking support through donations and new committee members to make the arts center a reality.

1. NEWSLETTER 1.1 WINTER 2011
WELCOME VISION
The vision of a new community growing within the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood presents an exciting opportunity
to exercise our imaginations. With art as the unifying force, the possibilities for a creativity focused and connected The Arts Center will be a vibrant setting
community are plentiful. for community engagement, education
programs, and state of the art public
Born out of 25 years of active visioning by countless artists, administrators, residents and civic leaders, we, the Steering presentations. The facility will serve all
Committee of Shipyard Community Arts officially began our work in August 2010. We believe “community” is what we ages by means of daytime, afterschool and
do together on common ground. We understand “art” can be object and act, rare and routine. It is experienced and evening programs, internships, job training,
practiced both individually and collectively. intergenerational activities, and professional
visual art and performance productions
Shipyard Community Arts is now strategically positioned to direct the planning and development of an arts center presenting Bay Area and visiting artists and
on the Hunters Point Shipyard. The arts center will facilitate interaction, curiosity, and creativity - the very tools that teaching professionals.
strengthen economies, educate youth, celebrate cultural differences, and treasure the beliefs we have in common. We
also envision this arts center at the heart of a fully developed arts district on the Hunters Point Shipyard. The proposed Through education programs, public events,
district will welcome visitors and revenue into the community and, in turn, spur business development and job creation. performances, and exhibitions, the Arts
Center will facilitate the knitting together
In these early years of planning, we seek your help in creating the visibility and viability necessary to make this of the culturally vibrant community with
“act of community” a reality. In the midst of a precarious political climate - forced by recent debates initiated by the incoming residents who will move into
Governor’s draft budget regarding statewide restructuring - the planning for this community arts center seems all the new homes and businesses that will drive
more important. economic development. As envisioned, the
Center will house main functional areas in
Look forward to hearing the voices of other Steering Committee members in upcoming issues. With this inaugural addition to required support areas.
newsletter we hope to include you in our community as we work towards this collective vision. Share your thoughts
with us today. The planned areas will include opportunities
for performance, visual, media, and
Karen Slater, Chair sculptural arts as well as exhibition, display,
Jennifer Ross, Project Director and performance spaces.
EVENTS ABOUT US
I n this inaugural year
(August 1, 2010 to July
Antoinette Mobley, Shirley Moore,
Alma Robinson, John Scott, Jesse
of inclusive planning with new
partners. Representatives from the
SHIPYARD COMMUNITY ARTS (SCA) is
a group of Hunters Point Shipyard and
31, 2011), the SCA Steering Whiley, Dorris Vincent, and Lydia San Francisco Arts Commission,
Bayview area artists, community residents,
Committee is committed Vincent. The event was facilitated California Lawyers for the Arts,
and representatives of arts and related
to producing community by Dr. Shawn Ginwright, Associate Equity Community Builders, the
organizations. This active and concerned
engagement opportunities with Professor of Education in the Tides Center, SF Redevelopment
community of artists and administrators
the goals of creating partnerships Africana Studies Department and Agency, Infinity Productions,
has been meeting for nearly two years in
and building consensus. Senior Research Associate for the Office of Economic and Workforce
response to the opportunity to create a
Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Development, Mark Horton /
community arts center at the Hunters Point
On September 2, 2010 at Policy at San Francisco State Architecture, Bayview Footprints,
Shipyard as a part of its transformation from
Providence Baptist Church, a University. Dr. Ginwright is also Zaccho Dance Theatre, Public
a naval shipyard to a vibrant extension of
focus group titled “Just Us” the co-founder of the Institute Glass, San Francisco Neighborhood
the Bayview Hunters Point community and
brought together longtime for Radical Healing, a newly Parks Council, and the Bayview
the surrounding Bay Area. Our organization,
Bayview Hunters Point residents formed institute dedicated to Opera House attended among
Shipyard Community Arts, has been
and community artists to discuss pioneering research and wellness other interested and influential
the role of the arts in individual, recognized as the appropriate champion for
practices that build the capacity individuals.
family, and community life. this significant endeavor!
of individuals and communities
Attendees vigorously discussed of color to sustain social change
their impressions of current efforts. SCA’s governing body is the Steering
and future cultural diversity in Committee that serves in an executive
Bayview Hunters Point. The event On December, 14, 2010, SCA capacity for the project and Advisory Board
explored how a community arts Chair Karen Slater and Steering and also works hands-on with the Project
center can serve as a catalyst for Committee hosted a sumptuous Director. Current Steering Committee
a healthy, vibrant community. appreciation event at the Chair’s members are: David Gill, Rebecca Haseltine,
home. Over forty (40) institutional We also launched the Shipyard Deepa Mehta, Jennifer Ross, Ron Saunders,
Among the over thirty (30) advocates, individual donors, and Community Arts 2011 Donor and Karen Slater. Slater serves as the
attendees were Angela Bayview Hunters Point community Campaign with our new, hot-off- Founding Chair for SCA and its Steering
Armstrong, Mary L. Booker, Dr. leaders attended this evening the-press brochures and received Committee and Advisory Board. Ross
James Calloway, Vivian Ellis, Kevin event. We were delighted to have initial donations as a result. serves as Project Director. SCA is a project
Epps, Jacqueline Francis, Misha the opportunity to thank our of the Tides Center, a group of nonprofits
Hawk-Wyatt, Espanola Jackson, growing pool of supporters and linked by a commitment to positive social
Porchialean Larkin, Samuel Lewis, to share our evolving message change.

2. COMING SOON! LOOK FORWARD TO A MID-JUNE SAVE THE DATE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE FOR PANEL DISCUSSIONS FOCUSING ON SIMILAR, EXISTING BAY AREA
ARTS, YOUTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECENTLY NAVIGATED THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT, AND CONCERNS RELATED TO SHARED SPACE, PROGRAMMING, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS.
HAVE SUGGESTIONS OR IDEAS? CALL (510) 262-0759 OR EMAIL US AT INFO@SHIPYARDCOMMUNITYARTS.ORG.
SUPPORT
JOIN US! Shipyard Community Arts is now inviting desire to see this particular project come to fruition. corporations, mostly through non-competitive
additional Steering Committee and Advisory Board New members will be assisting us in shaping a requests for discretionary funds, are well underway.
members. governance structure to serve both as a leadership
body as well as the driving force behind the Our goal for individual donors is $5,000. The
The Advisory Board will provide engaged guidance in realization of a multi-million dollar physical site. December event garnered $1,500 leaving $3,500
a wide variety of areas including capital campaigns, Each candidate is asked to make a 2-year remaining to reach our individual donor goal. Any
education, community involvement in Bayview commitment and attend frequent meetings as well size gift will be appreciated either in monthly or
Hunters Point, cultural facility development, as eventually participate on or chair a committee. At quarterly increments starting at $10-$25 or on a
corporate sponsorship, environmental stewardship, this stage, candidates should expect a minimum 15- generous one-time basis.
leadership practices, redevelopment and municipal 20 hours per month of active participation. We also
government experience, non-profit financial literacy, require each Steering Committee member to make Online donation can be made here through
artmaking, patrons, architects/ designers, writers, an annual personally generous financial contribution. Tides. To use checks or credit cards made
and social networking and information technology. payable to Tides Center/Shipyard Community
If you are interested in either opportunity to join us, Arts, email Project Director Jennifer Ross at info@
We are seeking a group of approximately 20 contact Project Director Jennifer Ross to receive an shipyardcommunityarts.org to receive a brochure
members that reflects the diversity of the immediate application form and more information. with a return envelope for your convenience.
neighborhood as well as the larger Bay Area.
DONATE TODAY! We are currently working to secure You may also mail your contribution to:
The Steering Committee serves as the executive funds now to insure this year’s ongoing operations,
body at the project level and meets frequently to organizational development, and outreach. Your Shipyard Community Arts
accomplish planning and hands-on programming support will substantially bolster our ability to PO Box 885423
and outreach. Candidates will have a passion for sustain and grow during this stage. San Francisco, CA 94188
arts & culture as well as a deep and demonstrable Asks to acquire $45,000 from foundations and
LIKE MINDS
We want to hear from you!
Black in SF home city to succeed gained national recognition
On Sunday, February 13th, the Osiris Coalition, a over the years that has been echoed by US Contact Shipyard Community Arts and
local community development network of African Presidents and influential corporate supporters. express your support of the proposed arts
American organizations, presented an inspiriting, district and art center.
4-hour event entitled “The State of Black SF” at Today, Strickland is CEO of Manchester Bidwell
the Bayview Opera House. The afternoon featured Corporation which includes the Bidwell Training Email us today at
Straight Outta Hunter’s Point, an award-winning film Center for displaced steel workers as well as info@shipyardcommuniyarts.org
directed by SF’s own Kevin Epps. Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, a multi-disciplined
arts and learning center that includes the nationally- Visit us online at
The film screening was followed by panel recognized MCG Youth & Arts program. www.shipyardcommunityarts.org
discussions on economic inclusivity and cross-
cultural social justice cooperation. The event was Artist as the Constant Our mailing address is
well-attended by local artists, policymakers, and NEA ARTS Magazine recently featured artist and Shipyard Community Arts
community members. “interestingness curator” Maria Popova who reminds PO Box 885423
us that, “While our definition of ‘community’ will San Francisco, CA 94188
Among those present were arists/entrepreneurs evolve – from tribes to neighborhoods to online
Melonie and Melorra Green, founders of networks – the role of the artist will always Thank you for your support.
Independent Artists’ Week and other art-related remain the same: to provoke, to inspire, to spark
happenings in San Francisco. storytelling around the issues that define our
civilization.” Maria is the editor of Brain Pickings, Artwork courtesy of David Jay Trachtenberg
Exemplary Youth Arts Program in Pittsburgh curating ideas and connecting synapses between Conceptual renderings by Mark Horton / Architecture
Bill Strickland first founded an informal arts program anthropology, religion, ecology, music, and
for kids in 1968’s post-industrial everything in between.
Pittsburgh. His commitment to helping youth in his