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27th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons

Three hundred sixty unique artists inside 25 Michigan prisons are collaborating with the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), to showcase 645 pieces of art including paintings, three-dimensional creations and drawings. The 27th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons ran March 21st—April 4th at the Duderstadt Center Gallery, but can be viewed online today. This exposition is the world’s largest display of its kind, where underground art meets academic exhibition. 

Learn more about the exhibition here. 

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JAC Volunteer Correspondence Gatherings

Since January of this year, JAC has been hosting bi-monthly volunteer correspondence gatherings at our headquarters in Takoma Park (7112 Willow Ave). Volunteers will be assisting us in responding to recently received art and mail from incarcerated artists across the country who are members of JAC’s network. All materials, instructions for the letters, snacks, and music will be provided. 

RSVP here! Reach out to info@thejusticeartscoalition.org with any questions.

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26th Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners

The Annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners is one of the largest exhibitions of art by incarcerated artists in the country. Each year, faculty, staff and students from the University of Michigan travel to correctional facilities across Michigan and select work for the exhibition while providing feedback and critique that strengthens artist’s work and builds community around art making inside prisons.

The live exhibition was from March 22 — April 5, 2022, but the exhibit can be viewed online here. 

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