Discover the transformative power of art in prison. Our unique programs unlock creative potential, fostering personal growth and community building. Explore our programs and see their real-world impact on participants through their own stories. Join us in making a difference.

Jun 1, 2023 · Art is a conduit for creativity, emotional expression and healing — no less true inside prisons. Making art behind bars is a source of hope, agency and growth for many …

Feb 27, 2025 · Houston native Kenneth West makes between 120 and 150 artworks a year from his Texas prison. The art reflects a staggering range of styles.

Jul 8, 2020 · Some of today's most important art is being made in prisons. Read a discussion about prison art.

Jun 1, 2020 · With prison populations on the rise, and new strain on inmates as measures are taken to control the spread of coronavirus, the provision of art as a tool for self-expression is more important than ever.

2 days ago · In a first-of-its-kind exhibition, the artwork of Rikers Islands detainees is on display at the Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center in Brooklyn.

Art in Prison transforms lives by fostering creativity, reducing recidivism, and offering inmates a path to personal growth and community connection.

Apr 27, 2023 · Art has proven to be an invaluable tool for personal growth, emotional well-being, and rehabilitation within the prison system. It provides inmates with a means to transcend their circumstances, discover their potential, and develop essential life skills.

Aug 12, 2023 · From LEGO sculptures to psychedelic quilts, several new exhibits convey the prison experience in ways that transcend words alone. Visitors view Mark Loughney’s “Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration” at MoMA PS1 in New York City in 2020. Karsten Moran/The New York Times, via Redux.

Introduction This project documents the history of prison art as genre, exploring the culture of art and artists in and around prisons. review of literature surrounding art in prisons show some key areas not explored, specifically in