Art From Inside invites inmates to explore faith through creative expression.
In these art sessions, inmates can benefit from the sense of achievement that comes from creating something themselves and seeing it displayed to the public at the AFI exhibition at the end of the course.
Impact
Accessible space for artistic expression
A sense of achievement in creating artworks
The general public are provided an opportunity to view prisoners artwork - helping to break stereotypes and stigma
Testimonials
“It was in jail that I had a chance to take some art classes. In one way I feel it was a way of letting go, and in another, it was a way to express my grief.”
“Doing this art takes me to a place where I would like to be in the future.”