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  • East River Academy-Rikers
  • East Elmhurst, NY

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Art is a universal language. We have used art as a way to motivate our students in this incarcerated setting to learn a trade that they can use to support themselves and their families. It is our goal to empower our students to become productive citizens and never return to jail. This art will be displayed to be viewed by family, friends, and art lovers around this great city.

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Art is a universal language. We have used art as a way to motivate our students in this incarcerated setting to learn a trade that they can use to support themselves and their families. It is our goal to empower our students to become productive citizens and never return to jail. This art will be displayed to be viewed by family, friends, and art lovers around this great city.

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