1st Mural “Women’s Contribution” was began in 1982 by 5 women and it is now all covered up by the Maestrapeace. Patricia Rodriguez, Francis Stevens, Miranda Bergman, Nicole Emanuel, and Celeste Snealand *Women’s Contribution
In the early ’70s, the Bay Area was a crucial hub for student movement groups. This environment gave rise to influential collectives like Mujeres Muralistas, founded in 1974. These women challenged the restrictive political expectations set by their male counterparts, advocating for art’s role in social change. Despite the burgeoning muralist movement in San Francisco, women were often excluded from projects. The first mural at The Women’s Building, which initially occupied the second floor of the 18th Street façade, was painted by Patricia Rodriguez, Francis Stevens, Miranda Bergman, Nicole Emanuel, and Celeste Snealand. Unfortunately, this pioneering mural was later destroyed.