by Laurie | Feb 20, 2014 | Updates
For Immediate Release A one-year study of inmates in four California correctional institutions revealed that arts programs improve prisoners’ behavior and their attitudes about themselves. A significant majority of inmates attribute their greater confidence...
by Laurie | Jan 1, 2014 | Celebrations
“It means a lot. I know since I started coming, I have pushed myself to finish a lot of things. I won’t give up. I won’t sit back and be a spectator in my life. I want to be strong and follow through.” ~ participant in choral group at SF...
by Laurie | Dec 22, 2013 | Celebrations, San Quentin, Updates
San Francisco Chronicle, Weekend section, “On the Line†photo and listing for SF Public Library exhibit opening, June 13, 2013, with Panel of Former Prisoner Artists. Read coverage on exhibit & panel in SAN QUENTIN NEWS, September 2013, Page 2 & also...
by Laurie | Dec 18, 2013 | Updates
“William James Association Promotes S.Q. Arts Project” Republished from San Quentin News -Â VOL. 2013 NO. 11 -Â November 2013 By Boston Woodard, Staff Writer The William James Association (WJA) is an organization that promotes work services in the arts,...
by Laurie | Dec 12, 2013 | Celebrations
Willie was “inside” for 38 years and once he connected with his creativity, he became very involved in Arts in Corrections. Willie’s been out for 5 years now and is thriving. He was involved in the first few years of Poetic Justice Project...