Updates Archives - William James Association

Join WJA This Giving Tuesday – December 3rd!

by Lana Quint | Nov 27, 2024 | Updates

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity where people come together to support causes that make a difference. This year, you can help us bring the transformative power of art to incarcerated individuals across the state. At WJA, we’ve seen how art changes lives....

50th Anniversary Potluck BBQ

by Lana Quint | Sep 13, 2024 | Updates

Event: 50th Anniversary Potluck BBQ Date & Time: Sunday, September 22, 2024 / 10 am – 3 pm Location: Miwok Park, 2200 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA We are excited to continue our 50th-anniversary celebration of the William James Association and the...

WJA 50th Anniversary Celebration

by Lana Quint | Aug 19, 2024 | Updates

On the occasion of the William James Association’s 50th anniversary and the 46th anniversary of the Prison Arts Project, a two-day event was held in December. The event was packed with art workshops, delicious food, networking, great music, and joyous faces...

Honoring Deborah Tobola & Guillermo Willie in Celebration of our 50th Anniversary

by Laurie | Aug 7, 2024 | Celebrations, Poetic Justice Project, Updates

On a beautiful June day in San Luis Obispo a special group of friends who have become family gathered to honor Deborah and Willie for their tremendous work contributing to WJA’s mission through our Prison Arts Project and Poetic Justice Project. This event in...

Taking Liberties – “The Horrors and Humanities of Incarceration”

https://richmondartcenter.org/exhibitions/taking-liberties/

TPW Statewide Convening 2024

by Lana Quint | Jun 28, 2024 | Updates

In May, Joey Reyes and Henry Frank attended the 2024 TPW Statewide Convening, joining community-based organizations from arts, restorative justice, post-release, and cognitive behavioral sectors. The event facilitated networking, collaboration planning, and program...