Prison Creative Arts Project
WELCOME TO THE
PRISON CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT
WELCOME TO THE PRISON CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT
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.
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.
The Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing showcases the talent and diversity of writers incarcerated in Michigan. It features writing from both beginning and experienced writers - writing that comes from the heart and is unique, well-crafted, and lively.
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.
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.
Show Your Support!
We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of
learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our
campus. To do this, the Prison Creative Arts Project needs your support.
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