The Texas branch of the ACLU has appointed KB Brookins and Vincent Valdez as their artists-in-residence for 2026, chosen from nearly 200 applicants. They will each receive $30,000 to advance initiatives in criminal law reform and advocate for immigrants and LGBTIA+ equality. Valdez's New Americans series will spotlight community leaders through portraits and educational poster packets, while Brookins will work to address the pretrial system's injustices through community engagement and original compositions, emphasizing the impact of bail costs on detainees.
Valdez aims to highlight everyday heroes in his New Americans series, instilling a sense of hope with "Know Your Rights" posters, blending art and activism.
Brookins, a trailblazer in community organizing, focuses on the injustices of Texas's pretrial carceral system, advocating for those affected by exorbitant bail.
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