Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    Taught creative writing courses in 8 Minnesota state correctional facilities. 26 full 10-15 week long courses taught in 2020 plus guest teachers and shorter courses. Some courses were delivered remotely due to pandemic restrictions on in-person programming. Estimated 400 students taught in 2020.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $138.2K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    Administered a one-to-one mail mentor program in which incarcerated writers corresponded monthly with experienced writers and editors outside of prison. Incarcerated writers sent 20-40 pages of creative work each month and mentors responded with detailed personalized feedback suggestions and encouragement. Approx. 70 incarcerated writers participated in 2020.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $17.6K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    Presented public readings of work written by incarcerated Minnesotans. Readings were both in-person and virtual. Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers read their work alongside renowned writers in the community. Total estimated attendance at all events was 2,000 people.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $12.3K