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Art for Justice Exhibits
Art for Justice exhibits inmate art to stimulate a dialogue with viewers about the issues of violence, crime and incarceration. The artists have reached within to make creative responses while incarcerated. They share their works to bring public awareness to the need for change throughout the Criminal Justice and Corrections Systems.
Since 1997 Art for Justice artworks have been displayed in exhibits in over 46 venues, a few of which include the Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pendell Hill, Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, Berean Presbyterian Church, White Dog Café, etc.
“INSIDE/OUTSIDE”
Art in City Hall
Presented by: Art in City Hall Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy In collaboration with The City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program with support from Art in City Hall Advisory Council, the Ford Foundation, SCI Graterford and Philacor – the Philadelphia Prison System
Art for Justice is displaying artworks in the “INSIDE/OUTSIDE” exhibit joining with other artists from SCI Graterford, The Philadelphia Prison System, Snyderman-Works Galleries, Correction Training Services, The City of Philadelphia’s Youth Violence Reduction Program, The Guild, and local ex-offenders.
Road Map for Life Workshops for Youth
There was an exhibit/reception on July 29, 2010 as the culminating celebration for youth who participated in the Road Map for Life Workshops at New Life Youth and Family Services, Montgomery County, PA.
Mural Arts Exhibit at theThomas Eakins House
Art for Justice displayed Charles Lawson prints during the Mural Arts Exhibit at the Thomas Eakins House, Philadelphia in March 2010. The sale of the prints raised $300 for the Road Map for Life Workshops for Youth.
A Sampling of Art for Justice Exhibits
Art/Transformation and the Criminal Justice System
Art for Justice Director, Ann Marie Kirk, presented a lecture and art display at John Jay College in NYC on October 15, 2009 at the invitation of African American Studies’ Professor Kewulay Kamara. During the event Ann Marie shared artworks that reflected the transformative Journey of the artists. She also recited the poetry of incarcerated artists and some of her own poems.
Dynamic dialogue about violence, crime, art and the Criminal Justice Systems took place among the students, Ann Marie and Professor Kamara following both presentations.
Reflections from the Abyss: Redemptions in Time
Saint Asaph Gallery
Saint Asaph Gallery in Bala Cynwyd, presented “Reflections from the Abyss: Redemptions in Time” an exhibit curated by Art for Justice, January 16 through February 5, 2009. The Opening Reception for the exhibit held on January 16, 2008 brought together over 130 guests, a rich mix of community members from the Philadelphia area to see an inspirational and challenging collection of inmate art.
During the Opening Reception Art for Justice gave a Spoken Word Presentation with readers, Julia Lopez, Executive Director of Centro Pedro Claver, Gerry Givnish, Founder and retired Executive Director of the Painted Bride Arts Center, Cameron Holmes, poet and songwriter, and Ann Marie Kirk, Co-founder and Director of Art for Justice. The Presentation included poetry from a victim of crime and poetry and statements by the artists, offenders who claim to be wrongly convicted or are guilty seeking redemption.
Community College of Philadelphia’s Center for Law and Society
In February, 2008 Community College of Philadelphia’s Center for Law and Society presented TRANSFORMaNATION, an exhibit of works by 13 Art for Justice artists.
TRANSFORMaNATION
…… is a call for individuals, families, communities, states, and ultimately the nation to examine and put in place effective, humane ways to improve public safety. We all must play a part to translate a vision for reducing crime and decriminalizing communities into concrete policy actions that improve people’s lives.
…… is a call for offenders and ex-offenders to transform and become constructive members of their communities.
…… is a call for transformation in the Criminal Justice and Correction Systems across the United States. Law Enforcement and Corrections professionals must make use of best practices throughout their organizations and be accountable to the public.
….. is a call for policy makers and legislators to determine strategies and take actions that address the poverty, injustice and easy access to guns at the root of violence and crime.
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