Sean Kelly / Parks Conservancy
What is freedom of expression for an incarcerated person? In a tightly controlled environment, how can artistic expression free someone’s mind and voice? Though it is enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution, a person’s freedom of expression is severely limited in prison. In this event, we invite artists to reclaim that freedom through spoken word, poetry, journalism, environmental stewardship, and music.
Performances will take place between 2-4 PM in the New Industries Building. To learn more, see the artists' biographies on NPS.gov.
While the event is free, you must purchase a ticket to the island. To purchase ferry tickets, visit the Alcatraz City Cruises website.
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program of the National Park Service on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The NPS believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only national park sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories. For more information on the Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series, or other community outreach initiatives (including ranger-led programs), please contact alca_outreach@nps.gov .
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