ART BEHIND BARS INMATE WORKS TO BE AUCTIONED TO BENEFIT KIDS.Byline: Peggy Peggy may refer to:
LANCASTER - Behind the dull gray walls and barbed-wire fences of California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). State Prison-Los Angeles County, inmate INMATE. One who dwells in a part of another's house, the latter dwelling, at the same time, in the said house. Kitch. 45, b; Com. Dig. Justices of the Peace, B 85; 1 B. & Cr. 578; 8 E. C. L. R. 153; 2 Dowl. & Ry. 743; 8 B. & Cr. 71; 15 E. C. L. R. 154; 2 Man. & Ry. 227; 9 B. & Cr. artists are working to benefit abused children. The prison's fourth annual auction of inmate artwork will raise money for the Children's Center of the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , which treats child abuse victims. ``The auction is an ideal way for inmates to display their art. It's also a way for inmates to give back to the community,'' said warden WARDEN. A guardian; a keeper. This is the name given to various officers: as, the warden of the prison; the wardens of the port of Philadelphia; church wardens. Ernie Roe. ``The additional benefit for inmates is it's an activity they can perform at their own pace, and it provides positive productivity.'' The art sale is the only time the general public is invited onto the prison grounds. Featuring 120 paintings and a few ceramic This article is about ceramic materials. For the fine art, see Ceramic art. The word ceramic is derived from the Greek word κεραμικός (keramikos). pieces, the sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the administration building of the prison, 44750 60th St. W. A silent auction of some of the better works will close at 1 p.m. Friday. The prison imposes a strict dress code on visitors: No blue jeans blue jeans also blue·jeans pl.n. Clothes, especially pants, made of blue denim. blue jeans npl → tejanos mpl; vaqueros mpl or denim of any kind is allowed and no blue shirts may be worn. No alcohol or weapons are allowed. A valid identification is required to enter the prison grounds. Silent auction prices usually go from $25 on up, with the highest price in the past being $250. Other paintings will be on sale from $30 to $75. The past three auctions have raised close to $2,000 each, officials said. Those sales benefited a youth music program. Inmates have been donating money from food sales at the Lancaster prison to the Children's Center since 1993, shortly after the prison opened. Just recently the center was presented with a $400 check. Donating the sale proceeds to the Children's Center is a way to serve not only children but children who are victims of crimes, said Lynn Harrison, community resources manager at the prison. ``I really think it's nice,'' said Ingrid Chapman, director of resource development for the Children's Center. The art was chosen from works done by inmates enrolled in classes in the ``Arts-In-Corrections'' program offered in every state prison. Besides painting and ceramics ceramics (sərăm`ĭks), materials made of nonmetallic minerals that have been permanently hardened by firing at a high temperature, or objects made of such materials. , the program offers classes in music and acting. Arts instruction teaches discipline, tolerance, commitment and self- esteem, said Leah Joki, instructional arts facilitator since 1994. ``It only costs one-tenth of 1 percent of the statewide corrections budget to offer these classes to the inmates. It's extremely cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. ,'' Joki said. Professional artists are invited to teach the classes, which draw 20 to 25 students each. Many have a waiting list, Joki said. For more information on the auction, call Joki at (661) 729-2000, Ext. 5615, or Harrison at (661) 729-2000, Ext. 6911. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Inmate art to be auctioned is viewed by, left to right, Children's Center staffer Ingrid Chapman and prison officials Lynn S. Harrison, Ernie Roe and Leah Joki.This farmyard scene is among the inmate works that will be auctioned this week at the California State Prison in Lancaster.This landscape, above, and painting of an Indian in headdress headdress, head covering or decoration, protective or ceremonial, which has been an important part of costume since ancient times. Its style is governed in general by climate, available materials, religion or superstition, and the dictates of fashion. , at right, will be featured at the auction Thursday and Friday. Proceeds benefit charity. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer |
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