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Slater Mill in
Pawtucket, RI
In The Gallery
Social Photography
Across A Century:
The Works of
American Master Lewis Hine and
Contemporary Artist Scott Lapham
Through a grant from the
National
Endowment on the Arts American Masters program and the
Rhode Island
State Council on the Arts and
Amica
Insurance, Slater Mill presents the work of a true
American Master Photographer, Lewis Hine. Known as one of
America's first documentary photographers, Hine took photos of
working conditions in factories and mills that became part of
the documentary records that inspired the reform of child labor
conditions throughout the nation. No matter how jarring his
images, Hine allows his subjects their dignity and by doing so
makes their context that much more vital. Lewis Hine's work
forces us to ask questions about the value of the individual,
the meaning of work, and what it means to be an American. Hine
believed that his photographs could "exert the force to right
wrongs" and was proven correct by history.
This exhibit
consists of images Hine shot in Rhode Island in 1909 and 1912
juxtaposed with contemporary images of the same locations taken
by local photographer Scott Lapham. Lapham's work is a
contemporary artist's reaction to show not only the influence
that Hine has on contemporary artists but that the use of
photographic art to create and enhance social awareness is as
necessary and vibrant today as it was a century ago.
This exhibit will
also travel to Rhode Island schools and libraries and will reach
a variety of audiences. A primary focus will be to involve high
school students by offering these images with an interpreted
presentation in both Spanish and English in an effort to build
interest in the history of our local communities as well as in
the artwork itself.
April 25 - June 27
Slater Mill Gallery
Opening Reception -
April 25th . 5-7PM
with discussion by Scott Lapham . 6PM
Will be held
in the Slater Mill Gallery
Admission is
FREE
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Slater Mill Theatre & Slater Mill Gallery
is located in the Visitors Center
at 175 Main Street, Downtown Pawtucket.
Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat.
10AM-3PM |
Twisted History Series
Fantastic Archaeology: Stories of frauds, fakes and facts
in New England
With Allan Leveillee
Have UFO's, Celts
and Vikings all left their mark upon New England? How should we
interpret claims that crop circles, mysterious letters on stones
and strange rock arrangements are evidence of such visitations?
Learn about the
tools of archaeology and anthropology and what they provide for
sorting out facts from fiction .
April 25 . 7PM
Slater Mill Theatre . Visitors Center
Reservations requested.
Call 401.725.8638 for more information.
Suggested Donation: $10.00
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Free For All Sundays
Spring Fling
Everyone is welcome to attend this Spring Fling
celebration. The Mill will have special discussions in our
garden to let you know about our heritage and kitchen gardens.
A great family event sponsored
by
Collette Vacations.
April 27 . 11-3PM
Slater Mill
Call Francine at 401.725.8638 ext. for more information.
Admission to the Mill is FREE on this day and all Free For All
Sunday events are FREE.
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When a group of visionary business
leaders and preservationists came together in 1921, they had one
thing in mind: to save the birthplace of the American Industrial
Revolution. To this day, Slater Mill has consistently delivered
its mission of preserving, interpreting and sustaining this
important site. We draw visitors from every state and from 150
countries, serving approximately 40,000 people each year. A
Rhode Island icon, Slater Mill is a powerful engine for tourism,
education and community.
During the
month of April Slater Mill is open
Saturdays & Sundays 11AM-3PM
Would you like a private tour?
Do you have a function coming up?
Rent Slater Mill,
the theatre or the grounds by calling
401.725.8638 to make a
reservation.
We also offer community outreach programs,
art exhibitions, events and celebrations year round.
For our complete
listing of seasonal hours and to find out more about Slater
Mill visit us on the web,
www.slatermill.org.
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Be a part of creating history!
Volunteers Wanted
We are accepting applications for volunteers to help
us with our events and programs. As a museum since 1921
Slater Mill has a long standing in the Rhode Island as a
place where community comes together. If you, or
someone you know, are interested in volunteering please
let us know.
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