The View from Here

Mural Arts Philadelphia

The exhibition will feature artwork from incarcerated artists at both prisons, alongside letters exchanged between the artists.

Paradigm Gallery + Studio, North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

The View from Here ExhibitionDuration: March 1 - March 24, 2024Over the past year, incarcerated artists from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix have corresponded, creating a bridge between the groundbreaking art programs of both prisons. Both facilities have long-standing art programs with impacts extending beyond their walls. This exhibition, a first of its kind, assembles a group show of currently incarcerated artists from the East and West Coasts. The theme, "The View from Here," emerged from the artists' communications, exploring life inside prison and the realms where their minds wander beyond its gates. The exhibition will feature artwork from incarcerated artists at both prisons, alongside letters exchanged between the artists. The collection will be displayed in Philadelphia and the Bay Area, reflecting a bi-coastal collaboration. All events will be held on the 3rd floor of the Paradigm Arts Building. Opening ReceptionMarch 1, 6-8 pm Outsider Art from the Inside WorkshopMarch 9, 2024, 1 to 3 pm, Participants are invited to learn from formerly incarcerated artists about creative techniques developed inside prisons. The workshop will explore different creative arts including poetry, found object sculptures, printmaking, and painting. The workshop will be led by artist Eduardo Ramirez with contributions from Cody Stuhltrager. PanelMarch 21, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm will delve into prison reform, abolition, and memory, moderated by Kris Henderson of Amistad Movement Power. Panelists include Felix Rosado of Youth Art &amp; Self-empowerment Project and artist-activist Madusa Carter.Exhibiting artists include Raul Aguayo, Keith Andrews, Shelton Alford, Darwin Billingsley, Stan-Bey, Rev. M. Seishin Cadiz, Al Collantes, Jon D. Goldberg, James Green, Charles Harrison, Roy Holloway, Robert Kuikahi, Charles Lawson, Brad Odell, Erick Maciel, George Red, Eduardo Ramirez, Felix Rodriguez, Robert E. Rigler, Paul Stauffer, Mark Stanley, Thomas Schilk.Curated by Phoebe Bachman of Mural Arts and Carol Newborg from the William James AssociationThis project is funded by Art for Justice

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