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Giving a visual voice to
incarcerated artists

through engaging, community-centered exhibitions of their art.


RESTORING HOPE & OPENING HEARTS

PAINT WITH A PURPOSE FUNDRAISER COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT / ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT / VIDEO SCREENING / FOOD BY TAQUERIA EL PATRON / HEAR FROM ARTISTS WHO HAVE COME HOME

FUNDRAISER TICKET LEVELS: $100 VIP / $50 SUPPORTER from EVENTBRITE:

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 / 6-8pm

  • Schmidt Artist Lofts / 900 7th Street West / Saint Paul


Exhibitions

MORE COMING SOON! Art from the Inside is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 2024 exhibition, "JUSTICE RE-FORMED," a groundbreaking art exhibit featuring the extraordinary works of our incarcerated artists. Hosted at Minnesota Attorney General's Office, this unique showcase aims to bridge the gap between the legal system and the world of art, bringing forth a powerful narrative of resilience, creativity, and transformation. Stay tuned for more opportunities to experience the art and examine the complex reality of JUSTICE through new frames.

Our sincere gratitude goes to the Attorney General's Office for their support in providing a platform for these talented individuals to showcase their art. Together, let us elevate the transformative power of creativity to reshape perceptions and build bridges toward a more inclusive and compassionate society.

Stay tuned for more showings of JUSTICE RE-FORMED!

ANNOUNCING:

Friends and Family Tours of Exhibition at the Attorney General's Office

May 17, May 24 and June 14, 2024 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Visit EventBrite for information and tickets.


  • About

    Art from the Inside gives incarcerated artists the opportunity to express themselves through art—giving them a visual voice. We will be exhibiting their art with the hope to inspire dialogue about the complexities of our criminal justice system.

  • In the News

    Position Title: Visual Teaching Artists – Supportive Arts Programming in Minnesota Correctional Facilities! … We are seeking passionate and skilled Visual Teaching Artists to join our team in facilitating supportive arts programming in three correctional facilities. This position involves working within the correctional facilities to facilitate visual arts workshops and programs aimed at rehabilitation, skill-building, and personal growth and wellness among incarcerated individuals. Interviews begin mid-May Learn more!!

  • Artists

    Featuring original work by artists on the inside and outside. Read about their stories, inspiration, and view their work.


“Art plays a ‘bigger than life’ role in my life. It continues to inspire me, as well as gives me a space to feel free and express who I am. In a place so dark, it gives me light.”

Noella May, AFTI artist