An artepaño art piece by Joe "Snoopy" Calderón from 2013 called Untitled "(Driftin on a memory)." It is one of 71 pieces in an exhibit at Utah State University.

Buffalo Envelope (2005, Salinas Valley State Prison, California; name redacted); paper envelope, colored pencil, pen.

Approximately 10 years ago, Madison Correctional prison employee, Sgt. Rolaunda Mitchell founded a program now known as M.A.P., the Madison Arts Program. It is described as “a coordinated effort ...

Approximately 10 years ago, Madison Correctional prison employee, Sgt. Rolaunda Mitchell founded a program now known as M.A.P., the Madison Arts Program. It is described as “a coordinated effort ...

Prison regulations also limit how much a person can keep in their cell. Searches by guards can—and frequently do—damage their few possessions.

Program Manager Jeffrey Greene, who has taught art in prison for more than 20 years, offered perspective on the featured artists. “Right now, we’re here,” said Greene.

After nearly three decades in prison, he had seen too many people ask for help without the dedication to follow through.” | Opinion Art can be a lifeline in prison. I’m grateful to the man who ...

In prison, my art provided necessities. It became a way for me to express myself and find inner peace. Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:30am; Opinion Commentary; By Cristopher Blackwell / The Appeal.

Looming in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, Lukiškės Prison stands as a stark reminder of the country’s horrific past. Opened in 1904, this fortress of brick and stone has borne witness to ...