Holding Spaces is a photography-based exhibition documenting Black-owned brick-and-mortar spaces and the people who sustain them in Austin.

In Steven Hatchett’s photo exhibition, he pays homage to the legacies of Black businesses in Austin, Texas.

As a photographer and artist, Steven Hatchett’s Holding Spaces is a dedication, a witnessing, and a love letter to generations of self-determination in the Black Austin community. Comprising photographic portraits of local businesses—like Marshall’s Barbershop, Black Pearl Books, Luv Fats Ice Cream, Cajjunn Eats, Kickin’ It, Riches’ Art Gallery, Homestead Hub, and Shag Noir Salon—the immersive exhibition documents vital third spaces in Austin, while celebrating Black histories of generational wealth, cultural safety, and economic independence.