Unlocking Talent
We provide a platform for creativity and community beyond prisons and jails. From free art storage and digitizing services that preserve the work of incarcerated artists, to partnering with galleries, organizations, and advocates for exhibitions and showcases, JAC is committed to supporting artists’ journeys.
Foster Creativity and Connection
We envision a world where art heals, justice frees, and our imaginations build true community.
“Tupac,” Matthew Tate
Discover artists and their work
We work with a vast network of 500+ artists, writers, and creatives in prisons and jails across the country.
“The Weight,” Carla Joan Simmons
Learn about our art archiving
We safely store thousands of pieces of artwork, providing one of the largest collections of work by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists.
Pandemic-Era Prison Library – Path to Freedom, Thomus Manos
Explore our creative arts programs
Beyond the confines of traditional academia, JAC provides teaching artists in Maryland prisons bolstering arts programming inside.
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pARTner Project is Inspiring New Creativity
As part of GivingTuesday, we’re spotlighting Vivian Bauer, an artist and linguist, sharing her experience as a pARTner penpal and the impact that building meaningful connections over a shared love of art has had on her life. Please click here to donate to Justice Arts Coalition and support work that brings artists and art lovers…
I Was a Prisoner, and You Came to Me
In the heart of the arts district in Bloomington, Indiana, an upcoming art exhibition is set to challenge our perceptions of justice, incarceration, and compassion. “I Was a Prisoner, and You Came to Me” is a transformative showcase of Yuri Kadamov’s artwork, running from October 6 to November 3, 2023, at the Juniper Gallery (615…
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“It means a lot to me to know that people will actually be seeing my work and that I am not just speaking to myself when I make these pieces. Losing my voice, my ability to be a part of society, was one of my greatest fears when coming to prison. Thank you for giving me back my voice.”
– Tomás, Artist