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EAS Visual Arts for Liberation
EAS Visual Arts for Liberation facilitated 7 exhibits and events, in three states and internationally during the grant period. Press includes: BERKELEY SIDE In Berkeley Art Center Show, former and currently incarcerated artists "paint themselves into society" by Iris Kwok September 20, 2024. RUNNING FOR REAL PODCAST Rahsaan "New York" Thomas: When the Law Changes, it changes for Everybody-R4R 416 with Tina Muer Sept. 13, 2024. STATE OF THE BAY Art from the Incarcerated with Grace Won July 25, 2024.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$185KEAS Films for Liberation
EAS Films for Liberation is currently producing three films with incarcerated directors. Additionally, we support the San Quentin Film Festival, the first held inside a state prison.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$174.5KEAS Writing for Liberation
EAS Writing for Liberation, helped incarcerated writers publish over 180 articles an win several awards. The press interviewed incarcerated writers 15 times in 2024. The reach of the stories have expanded with articles in Rolling Stone Magazine and Time, both of which boast of having over 100 million readers across all of their platforms. The success inside continues on the streets. At least 14 EA members have paroled, with six earning fellowships and none returning to prison.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$99.4K
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