The other day I received a sweet letter from Monte Galvan - a super talented incarcerated artist at Avenal State Prison - who told me that on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), the YOUR CENTRAL VALLEY CBS 47 news team broadcast a really cool art project spearheaded by Rodney Rodriguez (Founder/Director of Fresno Skateboard Salvage).
Mr. Rodriguez was inspired to enlist the artistic talent of an enthusiastic group of incarcerated artists at Avenal State Prison (many of whom have participated in past PATH art fundraising projects) to paint rough salvaged skateboards for a special fundraising event. Kudos to these men! To check out the CBS news video, see pics of these creative and artistic skateboards and learn more about the Fresno Skateboard Salvage non profit program, simply log on HERE!
I recently spoke with Mr. Rodriguez who plans to approach the artists at Corcoran State Prison to repeat a similar art skateboard project. The skateboards will then be available for purchase. I’ll keep you posted!
Have a great day and enjoy!
Leslie Lakes, Director
Photo images credit: Fresno Skateboard Salvage