Context Events

Voices on the Inside: A workshop about the Poetic Justice Self Portrait Poetry and Photography Exhibit 

Thursday, October 15th during U Hour 

The Makery, 2nd floor of the library

The special event features the art and poetry of artists experiencing incarceration in California’s women’s prisons, in collaboration with photographer Lisa Loftus and the Poetic Justice staff. Join us on October 15th for a workshop and discussion exploring the use of poetry and photography as a form of rehabilitation and healing. Voices aims to make real change in the lives of incarcerated people, and in turn, give them the opportunity to be a part of positive change in our communities.

RSVP is Required. One registration per person. 

    
Voices on the Inside: A panel discussion about the Poetic Justice Self Portrait Poetry and Photography Exhibit 

Thursday, October 15th from 5 - 7 pm 

University Library's 5th floor Reading Room 

The special event features the art and poetry of artists experiencing incarceration in California’s women’s prisons, in collaboration with photographer Lisa Loftus and the Poetic Justice staff. Join us on October 15th for a guided gallery-walk and panel discussion / Q&A featuring the stories of women who have returned to our communities. Through photography, poetry, audio recordings, video, interactive spaces, and infographics, Voices aims to make real change in the lives of incarcerated people, and in turn, give them the opportunity to be a part of positive change in our communities.

Location

The evening will begin in the University Library's 3rd-floor gallery space and continue in the University Library's 5th-floor reading room.

RSVP is Required. One registration per person.

Parking
Free parking is available for those without a CSUSM parking pass in LOT B. Parking directions are indicated by the red line on the attached map and written instructions below.

Directions

Exit the 78 Freeway at Twin Oaks Valley Road and drive south
Turn LEFT onto Craven Drive
Turn RIGHT into Lot B at the first stop sign
Follow signs to Special Event Parking spaces
Shuttle service to Kellogg Library will be provided 30 minutes before and after the event
A map of the CSUSM campus showing directions to lot b event parking.

Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please contact Irma Ramos Arreaga at iramos@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.