Edwin Chavez – Page 4

Painting provides incarcerated father opportunity to connect with son

February 10, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

For incarcerated father and artist Danny Velasquez, the language of art has continued its singular universality as he found his way of life through … [Read more...]

Virgil Woods hopes artwork will lead to happy ending

February 1, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

San Quentin resident and artist Virgil Woods titled his artistic ways “From sticky fingers to God-gifted hands.” Prior to incarceration, the artist … [Read more...]

Inauguración del Festival Cinematográfico en SQ

January 29, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Celebridades de Hollywood compartieron la alfombra roja con los residentes del Centro de Rehabilitación de San Quentin, durante la inauguración del … [Read more...]

Op-ed: Health and wellness are rights for all men

January 25, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Darrell Wade, Executive Director and founder of Oregon Black Men’s Wellness, a nonprofit established in December 2019, celebrated Juneteenth with … [Read more...]

Art provides a healthy outlet for Michael Andrus

January 20, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

For Michael Andrus, art means freedom from reality because it allows him an outlet for change and a way to be in tune with his creativity. Andrus, … [Read more...]

Blas ‘Frank’ Chavez finds freedom through poetic expression

January 17, 2025 by Edwin Chavez

Poetry is not the exception to the rules of perfection. One can find their freedom by the way he/she/they/them chooses to live life behind … [Read more...]

Dia de los Muertos draws hundreds to honor deceased

December 10, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

SQ celebrates Day of the Dead [El Dia de los Muertos] bringing a large crowd together from vary nationalities. According to the tradition, this … [Read more...]

Resident Gabino Madera highlights Chicano culture through art

September 30, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Art is just another way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. For artists like SQRC resident Gabino Madera, creativity comes as a form of … [Read more...]