ADRIFT. AFLOAT. DRY-DOCKED. | A curatorial tour that combines maritime heritage & boat-themed work by 3 local artists

Set within the soaring public atrium of Building 12 at Pier 70 in San Francisco’s Dogpatch, this exhibition pays homage to the site’s shipbuilding past while exploring the human condition through a nautical lens. Join Sarah Stangle, the show’s curator and founder of 3RD ST CREATIVE ARTERY, for a walkthrough of the exhibit that explores the “plurality” of the Bay Area’s artistic spirit from the vantage point of 3 local artists who have long-found inspiration in their shipyard studios. We will also be joined by DRY-DOCKED Artist Stacey Carter and Archivist of Ferlinghetti’s personal library, Chris Buck.

Multitudes of Vision:

Experience a rare pairing of works—nautical-themed art by the legendary Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who maintained a light-filled studio at Hunters Point Shipyard for almost 40 years, with the ship-themed work of two other local artists, Suzy Barnard from the Noonan Building and Stacey Carter from Hunters Point Shipyard.

The exhibit also includes two display cases of curated titles, items, and images from Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s personal library—culled from a collection that is vast and varied—expressly selected to reflect the boat- and ship-themed narrative of the exhibition, as well as objects and artifacts on loan from The Port of San Francisco and The Bethlehem Shipyard Museum.

The Artery of Creativity:

There’s been a seismic shift in the location of the creative center of San Francisco. The 5.25-mile length of 3RD ST, from head to toe, from Market to Bayshore, from SOMA to Dogpatch to Bayview Hunters Point, is becoming a main channel in a branching system of art, culture, and creativity. Learn how the 3RD ST CREATIVE ARTERY project is highlighting and amplifying the efforts and output of artists, makers, movers, and shakers who have a connection to San Francisco’s 3RD ST.

Event schedule:

1 hour: Social hour. Experience the industrial grandeur of Bldg 12, network with design enthusiasts, enjoy a complimentary beer (or beverage) from Bldg 12 tenant Standard Deviant, “The Coldest Tasting Beer in SF.” Voucher for complimentary drink obtained at check-in.
1 hour: Tour of the exhibit with Curator Sarah Stangle, DRY-DOCKED Artist Stacey Carter, and Archivist of Ferlinghetti’s personal library, Chris Buck.