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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Lana Quint | Jun 25, 2024 | Updates
Join us for a collaboration between WJA and the Humboldt SkateLab! When: July 6, 2024 Time: 5pm- 9pm | Where: Madrone Taphouse/421 3rd St., Eureka CA 95501 The inspiration behind this exciting project came when Chad Regan, owner of Humboldt Skate Lab, read about a...
by Lana Quint | Apr 29, 2024 | Updates
Just Artists had their first Steamroller Printing Event, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Diablo Valley College. It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone arrived without any complications. As they were setting up, there was already a crowd building. At 11:00am, the...
by Henry Frank | Feb 20, 2024 | Updates
TAKING LIBERTIES: THE HORRORS AND HUMANITIES OF INCARCERATION JUST ARTISTS!, William James Association Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:10 am Commons: Panel discussion: Arts in Corrections with returning residents and instructors 12:00 – 2:00 pm Parking Lot 8:...
by Laurie | Nov 2, 2023 | Celebrations, Updates
ATTENTION: CHANGE OF VENUE! We are now meeting on Sunday, December 17th at Barrios Unidos, located at 1807 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062. The William James Association staff and board invite you to join us in celebrating fifty years of fostering arts, environment,...