A native of Mexico uses art to connect with his beloved state of Michoacán. For David Guerra, 39, who is serving a life sentence, art has … [Read more...]
Danza Azteca tradición prehispánica
Una tribu Nahua conocidos como “Aztecas”, llegaron al valle de México trayendo sus propias creencias, cultura, gastronomía, folklor y deidades, … [Read more...]
Resident’s creativity reignites artistic fire despite setbacks
Keffier Savary is a man of many aptitudes: painter, sculptor, and musician. He is also a veteran. He hails from Kingston, Jamaica, but is known to … [Read more...]
Jelly Roll brings hope for redemption
Despite setbacks on path to recovery Jelly Roll's story inspires residents Jelly Roll connected with the incarcerated at San Quentin in an epic … [Read more...]
Symposium highlights impact of low literacy on incarcerated
Low literacy impacts approximately 70% of incarcerated adults in the U.S. In California, a large portion of individuals in the custody of the … [Read more...]
Marin Shakespeare takes center stage
Residents of Shakespeare at San Quentin performed Love’s Labors Lost to an audience of nearly 80 people in Chapel B. Co-director Suraya Keating has … [Read more...]
Collaborative Arts in Corrections event draws energy, connection, inspiration
Student portraitists, ceramic artists, sculptors, muralists and pastel art designers gathered at San Quentin to celebrate an annual art event with … [Read more...]
Semi-annual Children’s Book Fair a literary hit
Incarcerated build connection between society and prison through literacy Residents rushed into the small prison library 10 to 15 at a time where … [Read more...]
San Quentin Stitchers donate handmade regalia
In a small library lined with computer stations and a few square tables in the center of the room, over 70 residents moved to and from the counter … [Read more...]
Tragic and dark: The Brothers Karamazov
Reading translated literature originating from the pens of a variety of translators could mean reading radically different versions that might … [Read more...]
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