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Aerial dance addresses mass incarceration

December 30, 2021 by Randy Hansen

An aerial dance show that addresses mass incarceration was brought to the public to raise the awareness of life behind bars and the parallels of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Music, Performances, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts, mass incarceration

Prison ARTS Collective: Program offers incarcerated artists a platform for self-healing

December 27, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

The universal language of art is being used to transform incarcerated men and women by giving them the tools for self-discovery, self-reflection and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Mental Health, Prison Programs, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts, Arts in Corrections program, Mental Health

Ronnie Murillo transforms trash into treasures

November 18, 2021 by Aron Kumar Roy

Ronnie “Conejo” Murillo is applying his newly acquired math skills to construct unique pieces of art. Having been a craftsperson since his high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts

Looking back on a legacy of woodworking

November 18, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

In the late 1980’s, an “old lifer” at the California Men’s Colony took Douglas Ingham under his wing and taught him woodworking to keep him busy and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts

Arthur Yeary brings people and animals to life

October 29, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

San Quentin State Prison has a diverse population of artists who work in a variety of styles and mediums. Each edition of SQ News seeks to highlight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Profiles Tagged With: arts, profile

Jerry Welsh finds therapeutic benefit in his intricate beadwork

September 30, 2021 by Edwin Chavez

Gerald Welsh, 51, who has been incarcerated for 16 years, said he creates bead crafts for therapeutic reasons. “I find peace of mind and it is also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured, Profiles Tagged With: arts, profile

Artist and mentor Pat Mahoney retires

May 6, 2019 by Juan Haines

Pat Mahoney spent the last 40 years coming inside San Quentin to mentor incarcerated artists on the finer points of art; however, he’s best known as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Education, Prison Programs, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: arts, pat Mahoney, retirement

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