2013 Accomplishments and Accolades
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...Slideshow by Peter Merts
Arts in Corrections at San Quentin State Prison, photography by Peter Merts – petermerts.comSave Arts In Corrections
Dear friends and supporters of Prison Arts, An urgent situation has developed from the current state budget crisis with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s response being to layoff staff in education, vocational, substance abuse, and other...SQ Arts Slide Show by Peter Merts featured on Photo Philanthropy
Peter Merts’ Slide Show of San Quentin’s Arts In Corrections program is featured on Photo Philanthropy – a new website that is dedicated to showcasing the work of photo documentaries. Kudos to Peter for his beautiful photography that shows off the...Prison Arts Project at San Quentin – Update
The Prison Arts Project at San Quentin is going strong with activities seven days a week – painting, drawing and printmaking classes, inmate bands, theater, writing workshops and book-binding. We received a $25,000 challenge grant from the Marin Community...
In support of the Prison Arts Project