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La exposición de arte de bordado

July 20, 2024 by Guillermo Hernández

Por Guillermo Hernández Y Adan Arriaga, Spanish Journalism Guild Writers  Los trabajos de manualidades han causado un impacto positivo para … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, ESPANOL, SPANISH

Multi-talented resident youth inspires

July 14, 2024 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

Rap artist looks to make good on his talents once released from prison Tierney “TJ” Shellmyer Jr., 26, has been incarcerated since 2023; he was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Human Interest Tagged With: Crenshaw High, Essence Goldman, San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Tierney “TJ” Shellmyer Jr., Tierney Shellmyer

Resident paroles after serving the prison community using art to release hurt in healthy way

July 2, 2024 by Michael Callahan

After serving 25 years in prison, more than half at San Quentin, Bruce Fowler said he looked forward to reuniting with family, especially his daughter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Human Interest Tagged With: Bruce Fowler, California Reentry Institute, Hope for Lifers, Humans of San Quentin, kid cat, T.R.U.S.T., William James Association in Arts in Corrections

Local band The Lemon Hammer performs classics for residents in Chapel A

June 14, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

There was dancing in the aisles and the playing of air drums during the foot-stomping and heart-pounding rock concert in San Quentin’s Chapel A on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Artist Jose ‘J.D.’ Diaz draws with photo realism skill

June 12, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Incarcerated artist Jose “J. D.” Diaz started taking drawing seriously about three years ago. When he first started sketching, he did not know in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Origami genius, resident Daniel Le increases creativity, enhances mental wellness

June 11, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Resident artist discusses how the Japanese art form translates to rehabilitation For Daniel Le, origami started as a curiosity. Having watched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Resident artist resentenced and released under 1172.1(a)

June 5, 2024 by Michael Callahan

The process took months. It required dozens of telephone calls to lawyers. It required a lot of legal mail, both sent and received. It also required … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Ray Ochoa finds new purpose in life through his quality art

May 30, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Art begins with creation through imagination and, for Ray Ochoa, through his motivation to make a living. Ochoa’s art began with a sponsor who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Hunger pains encouraged Moises Ramos to set sail for artistic future

May 27, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Driven by hunger, the need for means to survive inside a prison walls gave life to innovation and creativity displayed in hidden gems of art. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Prison art exhibit gains traction

May 16, 2024 by Jason Satterfield

Prison art exhibitions bring public awareness to incarcerated people’s experiences and are truly worth more than a thousand words, according to The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted, Uncategorized

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