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Art for Justice Collaborations with Other Organizations Horizons
The Presbyterian Women’s Magazine’s May/June 2010 issue of Horizons, focused on Incarceration in the United States. Horizons used a painting, “Where’s Daddy” by Art for Justice artist, Daniel Gwynn, to illustrate an article about the effects of incarceration on families. Human Kindness Foundation
The 2010 edition of “Lineage,” inspirational works published and distributed by the Human Kindness Foundation, has the cover illustration by Luiz David Gonzalez, an Art for Justice artist. Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia Charles Lawson, co-founder of Art for Justice, continues to paint murals with the Mural Arts Project’s Graterford Arts Program. Mr. Lawson contributed ideas about redemption, transformation and art in the documentary film produced by Tony Grazia and Cindy Burnstein, “Concrete, Steel and Paint”. The film which premiered in July, 2009 celebrates the work of the Mural Arts Program, highlighting Director Jane Golden’s attempts to bring together Victims of Crime with Offenders at Graterford Prison and create a mural. Art for Justice displayed Charles Lawson prints during the Mural Arts Exhibit at the Thomas Eakins House, Philadelphia in March 2010. The sale of the prints raised $300 for the Road Map for Life Workshops for youth. Latin American Cultural Exchange Organization
Art for Justice Board Member, Sgt Kimberly Byrd, was the Guest Speaker during the 2010 Annual LACEO (Latin American Cultural Exchange Organization) Banquet at Graterford SCI. The Annual LACEO Banquet featured awards for community members and inmates who have worked to improve lives of individuals within institutions, reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. Justice & Mercy  Villanova University Villanova University held a Dedication Ceremony on October 28, 2009 of a painting, "McKenna’s Vision," created by Art for Justice Co-Founder, Charles Lawson, with the assistance of Luiz Gonzalez. The 5’ x 10’ painting honors the work of Dr. James J. McKenna, Jr. Professor of Sociology, founder of Villanova’s Bachelor of Arts program at Graterford Prison in 1972. The Villanova program has had more than 50 graduates who have earned Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees. The painting features Dr. McKenna, Villanova President, Fr. Peter Donohue, O.S.A, as well as several inmate-students. Centered in the painting is Gerry Givnish, Founder and retired Director of the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia, who volunteered for 7 years as an art teacher at Graterford. Charles Lawson also included himself and Ray Yabor, Founder of the Latin American Cultural Exchange Organization at Graterford Prison in the painting. Dr. Joseph Betz, Department of Philosophy, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. As guests overfilled the Cinema Lobby in the Connelly Student Center, Rev. Peter Donohue gave Dedicatory Remarks. Art for Justice Director, Ann Marie Kirk shared statements prepared by artists Charles Lawson and Luiz Gonzalez. Mrs. Mary Jane McKenna gave concluding Words of Appreciation. John Jay College of Criminal Justice The Pennsylvania Prison Society
The Pennsylvania Prison Society has worked for social justice since its founding in 1787. The organization’s Mission is to promote a “humane, just and restorative correctional system and a rational approach to criminal justice”. Art for Justice supports the work of the PA Prison Society and has raised funds for the organization through the sale of limited edition prints. CURE: Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants |