Discover Art from Unique and Talented Artists
PCAP exhibits bring the artwork of incarcerated artists into the public realm in order to humanize people in prison, break stereotypes, and create dialogue about mass incarceration.
Annual Exhibition
PCAP’s Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons (aka. “the art show”) is one of the largest exhibits of artwork by incarcerated artists in the world. The exhibition recently celebrated its 27th anniversary and regular exhibits hundreds of pieces of art. It runs for two weeks each winter semester in Ann Arbor. Students and volunteers can participate in art selection, installation, and art show events.
Additional Exhibits
Shared Humanity: Traveling Art Exhibit & Sale
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.
We Bear
In the depths of the covid pandemic lockdown, 31 people isolated in prisons in the UK and US produced extraordinary artworks exploring personal experiences of incarceration.
Miniatures 2021: Resisting the Confines of Quarantine
As an adaptation, PCAP invited artists incarcerated in Michigan state prisons to create small-scale artwork and send their entries by mail.
Light Behind Bars Traveling Exhibit
This unique traveling video exhibit showcases the artworks curated for the most recent Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons.
Linkage Community Artists' Galleries
These galleries showcase the hard work and talents of the Linkage Community members.
Voices & Art Unlocked
Step into a world where the boundaries of art and poetry dissolve.
Humanize The Numbers
Humanize the Numbers presents the perspectives of men in Michigan prisons.
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