Write to SAC Artists

Corresponding with incarcerated individuals is a revolutionary and transformative act. Prisons are designed to create loneliness and isolation. Writing to people in prison fights back against the inhumane conditions of incarceration by creating solidarity and community that transcends prison walls. Building connections and being in community with one another is necessary to create the world we want to live in. 

"Prisons are built to maintain disconnection. But for each one of us on the inside, it takes an entire community to get us through..." - Lawrence J. 


Things to Know: 

  • When addressing the envelope, you must include your full name and return address. 

  • If you would like a letter back, include your mailing address in the body of the letter. 

  • Remember that all letters will be opened and read by prison staff. 

  • Set boundaries and expectations upfront. If you just want to write one letter to let them know you loved their art, that’s great! Just let them know. If you are open to a pen pal relationship, let them know how often you have capacity to write. 

  • Do not make commitments and promises that you can’t keep. 


Getting started: 

  • Introduce yourself. Tell them your name, pronouns, and what about the Freedom Dreams Exhibit inspired you to write to them. 

  • Share some things about yourself. You can talk about your interests or hobbies, what your daily life looks like, what kind of music you like, or anything you would like them to know about you. 

  • Ask questions to get to know them. What are their interests? Where did they grow up? Do they like to read or listen to music?

  • Learn more from the Connecting and Communicating with Folks Inside Washington’s Prisons zine

Letters and envelopes must be addressed with artist’s DOC names!

  • Artist Name

    DOC Name and # to write on envelope & letter!
    Facility
    Street Address
    City, WA Zip

  • Billy Gumabon 

    Billy Gumabon #344209 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Brandon Philpot

    Brandon Philpot #367999 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Cameron Wiese

    Cameron Wiese #422211 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Christopher Stefanick 

    Christopher Stefanick #892924 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Daniel Davis 

    Daniel Davis #899687 
    Cedar Creek Corrections Center
    12200 Bordeaux Rd
    Littlerock, WA 98556

  • Deshán Watson

    Deshán Watson #851054 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Edmund “Eddy_P.R.S.” Washington

    Edmund Washington #334296 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Jacquavious

    Kelli Buggs Jones #428667
    Washington Corrections Center for Women
    9601 Bujacich Rd. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

  • Keith Ruch

    Keith Ruch #799071
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Lawrence “L” Jenkins

    Lawrence Jenkins #306665 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Michael Elmore 

    Michael Elmore #834075
    Washington State Penitentiary
    1313 North 13th Avenue
    Walla Walla, WA 99362

  • Paul Reynolds 

    Bonifacio Reynolds #407215 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Phan N.

    Phan Nen #377977 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • puppet

    Rose Miles #405543
    Washington Corrections Center for Women
    9601 Bujacich Rd. NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

  • Robert Conway

    Robert Conway #435040
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Robert Hampton

    Robert Hampton #708710 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • Sketch

    Brandon Kempma #371270 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

  • TK

    Isaac Cavil #877610 
    Stafford Creek Corrections Center
    191 Constantine Way 
    Aberdeen, WA 98520