’War Cry,” construction paper. Image credit: James Tinker
'War Cry,” construction paper. Image credit: James Tinker The University of Michigan Prison Creative Arts Project presents the 26th annual Exhibition of Art by Michigan Prisoners, the largest exhibition in the world of its kind. The free, public exhibition highlights the work of 392 artists from 26 state correctional facilities in Michigan. It features 714 paintings, drawings and three-dimensional works. After two years of not being able to meet the artists in person (the 2020 show was canceled and last year's exhibition was virtual), PCAP staff and volunteers had strong reactions to reconnecting with them. "There was no greater joy I experienced this year than visiting artists in prison,” said PCAP Director Nora Krinitsky. "Despite everything, PCAP artists have persevered and they continue to create works of great ingenuity, nuance, thoughtfulness and playfulness.
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