In the heart of the arts district in Bloomington, Indiana, an upcoming art exhibition is set to challenge our perceptions of justice, incarceration, and compassion. "I Was a Prisoner, and You Came to Me" is a transformative showcase of Yuri Kadamov's artwork, running from October 6 to November 3, 2023, at the Juniper Gallery (615 …
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Artist Spotlight: Angelica Marie Soto
Recently, JAC got the chance to speak with Angelica Marie Soto, an artist and member of JAC's network. Continue reading to learn more about Angelica's relationship with art, what inspires her work, and to view some of her work. Angelica Marie Soto has always been an artist. Growing up the youngest of five siblings, Angelica's …
Artist Spotlight: Sean White’s The River is a Lake
By Jesse DiMeglio, JAC Intern Recently, JAC had the chance to ask JAC network artist Sean J. White a few questions about his recent publication through Alien Buddha Press, a chapbook of poetry titled, "The River is a Lake". Sean is a profound poet and visual artist working primarily in figuration and mosaic collage. Sean …
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Teaching Artist Spotlight: Brian Daldorph
By Clare Walker, JAC Intern Recently, JAC had the chance to speak with Brian Daldorph, poet, teacher, and author of six books of poetry including his most recent: Words is a Powerful Thing. Brian is a creative writing instructor at the University of Kansas and at the Douglas County Jail in Lawrence. He first entered …
JAC’s 2021 Wrapped
by Clare Walker with Hunter Isenstein, Jesse DiMeglio, Iris Lin, Ian Trawinski, and Robin McNulty 2021 wasn't an easy year, by any stretch of the imagination. We all experienced losses, confronted fears, and witnessed the suffering of people we care about. As the year draws to a close, we're giving our grief room to breathe …