Stories from Ear Hustle and Prisons - Exhibition Launch and Talk

Damien Linnane is an author, artist, former prisoner, and the editor of Paper Chained, a free arts magazine aimed at incarcerated people. In 2021, Ear Hustle, an award-winning podcast created at San Quentin State Pr*son hired Newcastle resident Damien Linnane to illustrate their book, This Is Ear Hustle (2021, Crown Publishing), and he continues to illustrate for each episode of the podcast.

Alongside his artworks for Ear Hustle, Damien is also displaying a selection of art from prisons around Australia and the world that he has received for Paper Chained. These include sculptures made from toilet paper in Queensland, handcrafted woodworks from Japanese prisons, and even the remains of a board game that was confiscated and partially destroyed by guards at Cessnock Correctional Centre.

11am Exhibition Launch
Join us for light refreshments to celebrate the opening of Stories from Ear Hustle

11.45am Exhibition talk
Damien will talk about his work and collection of Pr*son artworks from around the world

Gold coin entry

Windale Hub, bilyabayi has a rear car park accessible from Shade Lane. There is one accessible car park with a ramp leading to the building. The building also has an internal ramp. There is a second entry to the library on Lake Street with 2-hour parking available. The library has accessible toilet, and all meeting rooms have a hearing loop.

This event may be photographed and filmed, and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish to not be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.

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