Arts in Prison?

Prison arts programs which involve workshops, projects, and courses are offered in prisons, juvenile detention centers, and diversion programs. They go beyond our mundane understanding of art, and are used as social expression of the unique prison experiences people have while in prison and after being released. Prison arts serves as a medium through which inmates can express the evolution of their spirit and fight against any spiritual loss they may experience while behind bars.

Click here to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/04/opinion/making-art-in-prison.html


- Marilyn (Nikki) Pesantez