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"Dreamscapes" is not just an exhibition; it's a pr "Dreamscapes" is not just an exhibition; it's a profound exploration of the human spirit's capacity for resilience, expression, and transformation. In a society where incarceration often hides personal narratives and silences artistic voices, this exhibition brings their dreams and stories to the forefront. Join us at the opening reception on October 6th at @chimeracafe and be transported into the mesmerizing dreamscapes woven by incarcerated and previously incarcerated artists. The reception will include readings, musical performances by local bands @acidqueenband and @heyjudytulsa, and opportunities to hear from some of the exhibiting artists. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio. #localbands #openingreception #acidqueen #dreams #heyjudy #tulsa #firstfriday #tulsaart
In September's Gallery of the Month, we're featuri In September's Gallery of the Month, we're featuring the work of JAC artists who skillfully create comics and graphic novels. This dynamic art forms that blend visual storytelling with written narrative, using the synergy of words and images to convey complex stories, emotions, and ideas. Through a combination of striking illustrations and concise text, comics have the power to captivate readers and convey both profound and lighthearted messages. #artistsofinstagram #instaart #graphicnovel #visualstorytelling #gallery #ofthemonth #comics #illustration_daily
Join JAC and our partners from the Oklahoma Prison Join JAC and our partners from the Oklahoma Prison Writers and Artists Foundation for the opening reception of "Dreamscapes" at @chimeratulsa. The opening reception will take place on Friday, October 6 from 6:00 - 8:00pm and will feature readings from "Emergence," an anthology of writings by members of the Writer’s Guild at Joseph Harp Correctional Center, musical performances by local bands @acidqueenband and @heyjudytulsa and opportunities to hear from some of the exhibiting artists. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio. Artwork: Mani Pearl at the Charnel Grounds, Obie Weathers @buddhasondeathrow #DreamscapesArtExhibition #ImaginationUnbound #freedom #justice #arts #artists #thingstodoTulsa #OKevents #Tulsa #arttalk #Tulsaarts
Our August Gallery of the Month theme is Black Aug Our August Gallery of the Month theme is Black August in honor and remembrance of the many organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. Learn more about the art pieces and the artists behind them by clicking the link in our bio to view our Black August Gallery. DM us for information on purchasing art pieces from JAC network artists. Art credits: “Liberation," Kenneth Reams “Unbreakable,” Harry Ellis “Another Southern Strategy,” Obie Weathers “Justice is Blind,” Troy Glover #OnlineGallery #ArtGallery #HealingJustice #ArtForJustice #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration #RestorativeJustice #GalleryoftheMonth #BlackAugust
Justice Arts Coalition and artists in our network Justice Arts Coalition and artists in our network launched our first exhibition in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week! The Reflections opening reception took place at Take 2: A Resonance Cafe on Thursday August 17. Reflections features the work of women previously and currently confined to carceral institutions in Oklahoma and across the United States. The exhibition is open through September 21, 2023. Visits to the exhibition are possible during Take 2’s regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, so stop in for lunch, explore the artwork, and please take a few moments to leave your comments for the artists! View all of JAC's exhibitions through the link in our bio. #exhibition #changeforgood #justiceartscoalition #poeticjusticeok #tulsaart
JAC hosts bi-weekly volunteer correspondence gathe JAC hosts bi-weekly volunteer correspondence gatherings at our headquarters in Takoma Park, MD. At these gatherings, volunteers assist us in responding to art and mail from artists who are incarcerated across the country. All materials, instructions, snacks, music, and good vibes are provided. Register at the link in our bio!
Join us at our second in-person ArtLinks event at Join us at our second in-person ArtLinks event at JAC headquarters next week on Wednesday, August 23 from 6:30pm - 8pm! ArtLinks events provide participants with opportunities to view new work by incarcerated artists in Justice Arts Coalition’s network and share their feedback, reflections, and encouragement with the artists through hand-written letters, providing connection and feedback. Find more information and register at the link in our bio. Stay tuned for announcements regarding more in-person ArtLinks events, and reach out to us if you’d like to host an ArtLinks event for your community! #ArtLinks #ArtForJustice #DCEvents #MDEvents #TakomaParkEvents #DCArt #JusticeArtsCoalition #HealingArt #AbolishPrisons #AbolitionistArt
Our programs team had a full weekend! On Friday ni Our programs team had a full weekend! On Friday night, we launched "Creativity is My Freedom" at @busboysandpoets Takoma, and Saturday, Janie and Erin represented JAC at Black to the Future: A Black August Jubilee. We're so grateful to our partners at Busboys and @harrietsdreams, and everyone who came out to meet our team and connect with the artists in our network. #exhibition #dmvarts #blackaugust #abolition
Busboys and Poets Takoma, in collaboration with Ju Busboys and Poets Takoma, in collaboration with Justice Arts Coalition (JAC), presents an exhibition exploring the depth of creative vision, across mediums, of formerly and currently incarcerated artists. Creativity is My Freedom demonstrates the numerous ways that creative practice allows us to transcend environment, thought, and mundanity to enter realms of imaginative freedom. Join us for an opening reception with artist talks and opportunities to share reflections and feedback with participating artists on 8/11 at 6pm. #freedom #justice #arts #artists #thingstododmv #dmvevents #takoma #arttalk #dmvarts
Happy International Tiger Day! #tiger #internatio Happy International Tiger Day! #tiger #internationaltigerday
“A fundamental concern for others in our individ “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” -- Nelson Mandela Artwork by Jack Boyle #humanrights #nelsonmandela #freedomfighter #southafrica #apartheid #prison #peace #free
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The July Gallery of the Month theme is ✨Dreams✨. In this month's gallery, we welcome you into the subconscious of the artists in our network to celebrate the otherworldly, fantastical, and tastefully unusual. Each alluring piece comes straight from the incomparable imaginations of these artists, inviting us into the dreamlike worlds of their own inventions. We invite you to deepen your appreciation of the persistence of inner beauty brought on by imagination so that you too find ways to transport and summon sources of beauty wherever you go. Check out the gallery at the link in our bio! Art credits from top left: “Gogh Be Mad & Makeup,” @bold_n_art_llc “Flood of Sand,” @c.broderick.225 “Untitled,” Sam Anderson “Untitled,” Joshua Earls #OnlineGallery #ArtGallery #HealingJustice #ArtForJustice #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration #RestorativeJustice #GalleryoftheMonth #Dreams
The July Gallery of the Month theme is ✨Dreams✨. In this month's gallery, we welcome you into the subconscious of the artists in our network to celebrate the otherworldly, fantastical, and tastefully unusual. Each alluring piece comes straight from the incomparable imaginations of these artists, inviting us into the dreamlike worlds of their own inventions. We invite you to deepen your appreciation of the persistence of inner beauty brought on by imagination so that you too find ways to transport and summon sources of beauty wherever you go. Check out the gallery at the link in our bio! Art credits: “Roundabout,” Daniel Owens “Idol,” Tomás “Self Portrait with Death,” @chadmerrillart “Rough Night,” @jesse_kruze_creations “Apocalypse,” Geo 617 #OnlineGallery #ArtGallery #HealingJustice #ArtForJustice #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration #RestorativeJustice #GalleryoftheMonth #Surrealism #Dreams
The July Gallery of the Month theme is ✨Dreams✨. Poet, theologian, and philosopher John O'Donohue shares his ancient mystical wisdom to help us understand modern confusions and longings. Check out the gallery at the link in our bio! Art credits from top left: “My Run,” Brian Hindson “Untitled,” Dillan #OnlineGallery #ArtGallery #HealingJustice #ArtForJustice #AbolishPrisons #EndMassIncarceration #RestorativeJustice #GalleryoftheMonth #Surrealism #Dreams
James Boyd writes: “Approach the music of Vaugha James Boyd writes: “Approach the music of Vaughan Williams as if you were a young child listening to a wise old soul speaking of sacred things” Boyd was legally blind when he painted this. He was inspired by his memories of a trip to England to visit the home of British Classical Composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams whose music he always loved. Vaughan Willaims’ home was surrounded by grazing sheep as the artist tries to capture the pastoral and spiritual nature of Vaughan Williams music and environment. #ralphvaughanwilliams #vaughanwilliams #england #memory #composer #disabilitypridemonth
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