Prison Creative Arts Project
WELCOME TO THE
PRISON CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT
WELCOME TO THE PRISON CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT
Workshops & Courses
PCAP offers programming year-round that brings the University of Michigan community and those impacted by the justice system into creative collaboration for mutual learning and growth.
Linkage Community
The Linkage Community is an alliance of artists and creators with lived experience in prison who are interested in deepening their craft in spaces of radical acceptance and authentic connections.
Exhibits
PCAP exhibits bring the artwork of incarcerated artists into the public realm in order to humanize prisoners, break stereotypes and create dialogue about mass incarceration.
Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
Every year, PCAP puts on its annual exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings, and more from unique artists across 25 Michigan prisons. This exposition is the world’s largest display of its kind, where underground art meets academic exhibition.
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Events
Dec
02
2023 ART AUCTION
to benefit the 28th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
6:30 PM
Courtyard
Michigan Union
Mar
19
Multi
28th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
a project of the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP)
5:00 PM
Gallery
Duderstadt Center
Mar
24
Artists' Talk: Painting the Scene Inside
28th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
11:00 AM
Lobby
Chrysler Center
Ways to Get Involved
There are many different ways to get involved in PCAP for students, volunteers, formerly incarcerated folks, and the families and friends of people currently incarcerated.
- PCAP facilitates creative arts workshops in Michigan prisons and other facilities during the fall and winter terms, run through Membership and University of Michigan courses (a September or January training session is required).
- The Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons takes place in March, with opportunities to assist in collection trips, curation, sales, and programming. PCAP also supports additional smaller art exhibitions throughout the year.
- The Linkage Community welcomes those who are formerly incarcerated, offering arts programming, professional development, and a social support network.
- The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing is published annually featuring the work of incarcerated writers.
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