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    • About Vernon
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Vernon’s Versions

Black Artists Celebrate Vernon T. Bateman

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanJuly 15, 2025November 3, 2025

After parole wouldn’t let him attend his art exhibit, Black artists threw Vernon his own party.

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“Just Beyond the Senses:” Grand Opening

Vernon's VersionsJuly 8, 2025July 23, 2025

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: The Vernon T. Bateman Experience

Vernon's VersionsMay 30, 2025October 26, 2025

For two weeks, Vernon and his team of artists are transforming Gallery Forty Two into a distinctive and diverse set of experiences.

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Celebrate Vernon’s Latest Contribution to Our Community

CultivateMay 11, 2025October 26, 2025

Celebrate Vernon T. Bateman’s collaboration with Community Food Box Project!

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Watch Vernon T. Bateman’s “Brush Strokes of Freedom”

Vernon's VersionsApril 27, 2025May 29, 2025

Watch a snapshot of an event that what was much more than an art opening.

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Vernon Awards Le’Deana Brown of Midwest Leak Magazine

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanMarch 21, 2025September 21, 2025

Brown’s magazine continues providing windows to life to our people behind bars.

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From Growth and Development to Future Exoneration: Vernon on “A Humble Soul”

A Humble SoulMarch 15, 2025March 28, 2025

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.

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Nothing Can Prevent Bateman from Healing our World

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanFebruary 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Video from Bateman’s opening at the Athenaeum Christel DeHaan ArtSpace shows nothing can hold Bateman’s mission back.

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A Taste of Vernon’s Versions

Vernon's VersionsFebruary 16, 2025July 10, 2025

Catch a glimpse into the infinite reservoir of creativity and kindness that is Vernon T. Bateman.

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