“Arts Capacity was introduced to me on a beautiful summer day while walking with Holly through the mountains of Wyoming. I was captivated and connected immediately with her desire and vision to freely offer the gift of music to prisoners.
I’ve known Holly for more than two decades, and her enthusiasm to do something so unencumbered by any idea of self-adulation or self-benefit struck such a magnificent chord in me. That part of the musician who delves deeply into expression and vast emotion learns to be vulnerable to give to an audience, and I think it is that vulnerability that inspired me to join Holly to offer something that could open hearts, help heal wounds and build trust and love within the community and poignantly, to one that is incarcerated.
It has been overwhelming to play for the prisoners, to shake their hands after the performances, and have a few moments to share thoughts about art, family, music, and gratitude. It’s overwhelming, and I’m so grateful to be part of Arts Capacity.”
