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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...]

Filed Under: ARTS Tagged With: poetry

Violin program provides space for authenticity and non-judgment

December 26, 2024 by William Burley

An incarcerated-led music program conducts weekly lessons teaching residents basic and technical violin skills. The entry-level class takes place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, MUSIC Tagged With: Friends of San Quentin Strings

Chalk artists cover Lower Yard with healthy creative expressions

December 8, 2024 by T. J. Marshall

San Quentin medical staff and resident artists, teamed up on the facility’s Lower Yard to promote “Art Health and Wellness” through creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS

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...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Uncategorized Tagged With: Gabino Madera, Hispanic Heritage Month

Martin Rodríguez García creates happiness out of bread and water

September 21, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

El arte y la cultura, es moldeada por medio de la arena, pan, agua, pegamento, cera de piso (Wax), y claro también con el papel del baño. Para este … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS Tagged With: Martin Rodríguez García

Former CSP Lancaster resident turns screenplay into film

September 20, 2024 by Marcus Henderson

TheatreWorkers Project screened “STAND!” a filmed spoken-word and movement piece based on writing by residents of CSP-LAC/ Lancaster’s A Yard on June … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, TIER TALK Tagged With: Lancaster, STAND!, TheatreWorkers Project

Residents submit artwork to encourage flu vaccinations

September 13, 2024 by Michael Callahan

As Covid considerations have faded, for San Quentin residents, the memories and impact from the pandemic has remained prevalent when deciding whether … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, HEALTHCARE Tagged With: Department of Health and Human Services, Flu, influenza

Artist Anand Alexander connects to nature, world, and self through art

August 30, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Art is another way to connect and to communicate with nature, the world, and one’s higher self. “The rumor is that I was painting with my fingers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS

Pink Floyd lyrics inspired artistic style

August 29, 2024 by Edwin Chavez

Motivated by the famous rock band Pink Floyd’s lyrics of “Echoes,” Kevin Shepler, a resident of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, brought alive a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

‘Mind soaring and heart reeling:’ Residents applaud poet Tshaka Campbell

August 27, 2024 by Aristeo Sampablo

The San Quentin library hosted poet Tshaka Campbell on the evening of Juneteenth with a showcase of his works. Campbell kicked off the night by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

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