by Laurie | Nov 2, 2023 | Celebrations, Updates
The William James Association staff and board invite you to join us in celebrating fifty years of fostering arts, environment, education, and community development. We also celebrate 46 years of the Prison Arts Project, cultivating transformation and improving lives...
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 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...
by Laurie | Dec 17, 2010 | Celebrations
Ronnie Goodman: The Color of Hope Linocuts, Drawings, & Paintings from San Quentin and Folsom State Prisons December, 4 – 30, 2010 (Reception: Saturday, December 4th, from 7-11 pm) Precita Eyes Mural Arts & Visitors Center – 2981 24th Street, San...
by WJA | Oct 24, 2010 | Celebrations
In June of 2010 William James Association received the ChangeMaker Award from San Francisco’s Intersection for the Arts. The Award “celebrates artists and organizations making a profound impact in the world… who inspire collaboration; embrace experimentation,...