Hobos to Street People

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Hobos to Street People and two other shows also curated by Art Hazelwood connecting the political art of the 1930s and today are on view at the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University.

http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/current.cfm

Hobos to Street People: Artists' Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present
July 29 - December 4, 2011
Over the years, artists have explored different aspects of poverty and homelessness. This exhibition compares artistic interpretations of homelessness from the Dust Bowl migrants of the 1930s to the stigmatized street people of today. Produced in 2008 to mark the 75th anniversary of the New Deal, the exhibition looks back to a time in which the United States government responded to the devastating impact of the Great Depression to assist those in poverty, and contrasts that response with today.

Between Struggle and Hope: Envisioning a Democratic Art in the 1930s
July 29 - December 4, 2011
and January 14 - February 5, 2012
On the heels of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, which triggered the Great Depression, newly-elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal. The art of the New Deal era did not always reflect the politics of the times, but three media; photographs, prints, and murals, commented on the struggles and hopes of the people. Over sixty pieces by a wide range of artists address issues from anti-lynching and anti-fascism to poverty and workers rights.

This Camera Fights Fascism: The Photographs of David Bacon and Francisco Dominguez
July 29 - December 4, 2011
and January 14 - February 5, 2012
David Bacon and Francisco Dominguez have both followed in the tradition of Depression-era photographers such as Dorothea Lange, focusing their cameras on struggle, dissent, immigrants, and workers. In this exhibition, each photographer responded to images by Dorothea Lange and selected photographs from their own work that draw compelling connections between the 1930s and today.

Art as Organizing Political Art From the 1930s to Today Eric Quezada Center for Culture & Politics 518 Valencia Street @ 16th Street, San Francisco Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30, November 30, 2011 Artists and activists will come together for a discussion on the use of art for political organizing. As the numbers of people living in poverty continues to swell, this evening will explore the past, present and future uses of art for social justice. Art Hazelwood will present images and themes from the new book Hobos to Street People: Artists’ Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present. A community discussion will be kicked off by speakers Western Regional Advocacy Project organizer, Paul Boden, photographer, Francisco Dominguez, Coalition on Homelessness civil rights organizer, Bob Offer-Westort, Roaddawgz Homeless Youth Creative Drop-in Center director, Machiko Saito The evening includes an exhibition of political art posters, prints, and photographs by local activist artists. $5 at the door to benefit Center for Political Education - no one turned away for lack of funds. The event is wheelchair accessible and offers childcare during the event. Hobos to Street People is available at the book release or you can purchase directly from Freedom Voices. Or at Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites. If you want a signed copy go to arthazelwood.com for details.
"In 1964, I wrote a book, In the Midst of Plenty: the Poor in America, describing what was shameful for the richest country in the world. Today, as depicted in Art Hazelwood’s Hobos to Street People, we still do little or nothing about the homeless poor and it is still shameful." Ben Bagdikian, Dean Emeritus at the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley
Hobos to Street People and two other shows also curated by Art Hazelwood connecting the political art of the 1930s and today are on view at the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. http://www.scu.edu/desaisset/exhibitions/current.cfm Hobos to Street People: Artists' Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present July 29 - December 4, 2011 Over the years, artists have explored different aspects of poverty and homelessness. This exhibition compares artistic interpretations of homelessness from the Dust Bowl migrants of the 1930s to the stigmatized street people of today. Produced in 2008 to mark the 75th anniversary of the New Deal, the exhibition looks back to a time in which the United States government responded to the devastating impact of the Great Depression to assist those in poverty, and contrasts that response with today. Between Struggle and Hope: Envisioning a Democratic Art in the 1930s July 29 - December 4, 2011 and January 14 - February 5, 2012 On the heels of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, which triggered the Great Depression, newly-elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the New Deal. The art of the New Deal era did not always reflect the politics of the times, but three media; photographs, prints, and murals, commented on the struggles and hopes of the people. Over sixty pieces by a wide range of artists address issues from anti-lynching and anti-fascism to poverty and workers rights. This Camera Fights Fascism: The Photographs of David Bacon and Francisco Dominguez July 29 - December 4, 2011 and January 14 - February 5, 2012 David Bacon and Francisco Dominguez have both followed in the tradition of Depression-era photographers such as Dorothea Lange, focusing their cameras on struggle, dissent, immigrants, and workers. In this exhibition, each photographer responded to images by Dorothea Lange and selected photographs from their own work that draw compelling connections between the 1930s and today.
Hobos to Street People is a touring exhibition that originated in San Francisco in 2008 and tours through 2012. To see more images and find out where the exhibition is traveling go to www.wraphome.org/pages/about-the-show The exhibition website contains, images of the show, audio, press coverage and a show schedule.