Prison Arts! Virtual Reception
Held on Sunday, February 6, 2022

Enjoy this recording of the presentation from our virtual reception.

​ABOUT THE PRISON ARTS PROGRAM
The Prison Arts Program, initiated in 1978, works inside Connecticut prisons to positively and constructively change the lives of the incarcerated and the prison environment by encouraging unique, personal, and evolving artistic pursuits. These pursuits can engender hope in a hopeless place. Participants develop purpose, creativity, self-discipline, work ethic, self-esteem, technical and communication skill development, thoughtfulness, introspection, critical thinking, and calm.

ART SUPPLY DONATION LIST
 Prison Arts is always looking for quality art supply donations, both new and used. There will be boxes at the front desk and outside the chapel…donations can be placed therein! Clean out your stash or buy new…every bit helps!
 
Inside prison, Artists in prison are always looking for:
Paper (Drawing paper, watercolor paper, card stock, illustration board,
all sizes)
Canvas paper
Drawing pencils
Colored pencils (Prismacolor, Verithins, Derwent, any quality pencil old or new!)
Erasers
Pastels (chalk pastels, oil pastels)
Watercolor & gouache paints (preferably trays with solid paints rather than tubes)
Small paint brushes
 
In addition to those supplies above, artists returning to the community are always looking for:
Paint of all kinds (watercolors, gouache, acrylics, oils, enamels)
Paint brushes
Canvas boards and stretched canvases
Rulers, triangles, curve templates
Portfolios for holding artwork
Art supply carrying cases
Easels
Drawing tables
Flat files