“Just beyond the senses:” Art for exoneration grand opening
Featuring remarks by the Exoneration Project, this group show kicks off the last phase in the struggle to free Vernon.
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“Art for exoneration:” Vernon T. Bateman and friends
Vernon T. Bateman and a team of are organizing a series of cultural events for Bateman’s exoneration.
See a surprising snapshot of “Brush strokes of freedom”
See selections from Vernon T. Bateman’s intimate event that immersed everyone in his struggles and perseverance.
Bateman unmasks a movement: One-time only participatory art event
See the invisible, hear the inaudible as Bateman’s murals come to life.
“I am Vernon T. Bateman:” The Horror Behind the Beauty
Supporters read Bateman’s statements to the IDOC.
Common Unity 2.0: Let Vernon go!
Leon Benson continues advocating for Vernon T. Bateman’s exoneration.
WISH-TV interviews Vernon T. Bateman at The Athenaeum
TIm Spears interviews Bateman alongside exoneree Leon Benson.
Indiana continues exploiting and targeting Vernon T. Bateman
New evidence requires Indiana immediately redress four of the many grave injustices to which they subjected Bateman.
“Growth and development” Vernon T. Bateman on “A humble soul” podcast
A Humble Soul traveled to Indy to listen as Vernon spoke on more of the trauma he endured and his commitment to doing God’s work.
The one Black artist you couldn’t meet at the “Pearl experience”
While every other artist was inside, one was forced to stand outside the Gala in the rain.
Nothing can prevent Bateman from healing our world
This video from his February 2025 First Friday opening at The Athenaeum shows no force can distract Bateman from his mission.
Coalition calls on IDOC to stop sexually harassing victim
Marion County is suing Bateman for money for a child conceived by an IDOC employee who raped him.