Ep. 22 with Jorge Renaud: Poetry in Prison

Most parents don't expect their kids to grow up, graduate college, and then spend their 9-5 inside of a prison every day. In fact, many might shudder at the mere thought. Art therapist Laurie Gentry shares her experience entering prison in a helping role as both a graduate student and as a woman, n…

If a painting could talk, what would it say? Poet and teaching artist Pam Hart specializes in engaging art forms in conversation with each other by teaching the art of poetic ekphrasis. Through this practice, she has equipped those behind bars in facilities including Sing Sing and Bedford Hills wit…

Renowned artist Halim Flowers shares his experience in prison for over two decades, a sentence beginning at the age of 16---and how he now makes his living as a successful working artist. Halim has published a multitude of books under his own publishing company, founded and operates as CEO of Arton…

On 9/11, Dave Gussak gave his doctoral defense—a moment forever marked pride of receiving his doctorate and the tragedy of thousands of lives lost that day. In this video, he reflects on that experience and offers a moment of silence in remembrance of all those who lost their lives, loved ones, and…