The Carrying Stones Project, from artist Sawyer Rose, shines a light on the systemic and pervasive inequalities that working women face, including the physical, emotional, and practical effects of these disproportionate labor loads. The artworks in this show portray the deeply personal work stories of a diverse group of women and are accompanied by the data that tells a bigger story. The women profiled are a mix of ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, occupations, and socio-economic statuses.

In this hands-on sculpture workshop, participants will learn how to make one- and two-part, non-toxic silicone putty molds and then cast multiples from them using a variety of substances including plaster, mortar, and chocolate(!). Attendees will go home with their reusable molds and the casts they've made, plus a comprehensive instructional packet so they can experiment at home with the techniques we learn.

What happens when it’s socially possible for women to participate in the workforce in a meaningful and equitable way?

Join us for a special panel discussion facilitated by artist Sawyer Rose. We will unpack the many themes present in her exhibition Carrying Stones, including the gender pay gap, leadership advancement opportunities for women, gendered expectations and requirements, workforce participation and retention, and breaking through the glass ceiling. Let’s examine the structures of our society and reflect on the barriers, opportunities and systems that women face and navigate daily.

We’re excited to partner with the San Jose Woman’s Club to welcome our community back for our first in-person program, SHIFT \ work in support of our current exhibition SAWYER ROSE: Carrying Stones. Sawyer will lead the conversation and explore the question:

How much work do you actually do in a day?

We invite you to an interactive event exploring invisible labor and its disproportionate effect on women. Attendees will analyze their own work patterns, build simple, on-the-fly data visualizations of their labor hours, and learn where they (or their partners and friends) fit into the larger labor landscape.

The San Jose Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization that strives to give back to the community they live in.

New Museum Los Gatos invites you on a special VIP tour with artist Sawyer Rose!

We are excited to premiere two new artworks to our current exhibition, SAWYER ROSE: Carrying Stones. Join an in-person tour of the exhibition led by Sawyer herself and learn all about her unique process, perspective, and vision! | Thursday, August 26th, 5-6 PM

In this Community Conversation, we will explore the role of public art and policymaking in recognizing the labor and legacies of women’s work. Inspired by the themes present in Sawyer Rose’s exhibition, let’s discuss how we hold space for women as institutions, individuals, and collectives.

Join us in conversation with Womanhood Project. Womanhood, a project of Art Builds Community, is an arts-based initiative that explores different ways to commemorate women from all intersectional identities and their significant contributions to the region and beyond. Womanhood is an initiative through the County of Santa Clara Office of Women's Policy. You can learn more about Womanhood Project here!

In this Community Conversation, we will unpack the stereotypes of the “starving artist”. Inspired by the themes present in Sawyer Rose’s work, how can we dismantle misconceptions about artist labor?

The Carrying Stones Project, from artist Sawyer Rose, shines a light on the systemic and pervasive inequalities that working women face, including the physical, emotional, and practical effects of these disproportionate labor loads. The artworks in this show portray the deeply personal work stories of a diverse group of women and are accompanied by the data that tells a bigger story. The women profiled are a mix of ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, occupations, and socio-economic statuses.

Date Thursday, May 20
Time 5-6pm PDT via Zoom
For NUMU Members, Sponsors and Community Partners. join today.

SAWYER ROSE: Carrying Stones opens at NUMU on May 21! This exhibition, Sawyer’s largest to date, is a series of sculpture, data visualization, and interactive works that explores women’s work inequity. Join artist Sawyer Rose and NUMU Executive Director Ami Davis for a virtual walk through of this timely exhibition before it opens to the public, and learn all about Sawyer’s unique process, perspective, and vision.

This virtual walk through event is a special thank you for our NUMU members! If you’d like to attend this event, and become a part of the NUMU member community, join today.