Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons

Escaping Time: Art from U.S. Prisons uses art to change the narrative and break the stereotype of what society imagines when thinking about the incarcerated. The various paintings, drawings, and sculptures are often created with improvised materials and show the human need to express oneself. Their work serves as a reminder that the men and women in prison are more than their charges.

Visitors to our exhibition come away with a more nuanced view of the criminal justice system and the need for society to have a vested interest in programs to better prepare prisoners for successful reentry into society.