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University of Michigan Exhibit Showcases 800+ Artworks by Inmates

3/24/2026

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The University of Michigan's Prison Creative Arts Project launched its 30th annual exhibit, displaying 800+ artworks by incarcerated individuals.
Founded in 1990, the program helps inmates express themselves and rebuild their identities through art.
Kushawn Miles El, who spent 32 years in prison, uses creativity to process trauma.
Proceeds support Michigan Department of Corrections' programming.
The project operates independently of state funding and runs through March 31 in Ann Arbor.

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The University of Michigan's Prison Creative Arts Project launched its 30th annual exhibit, displaying 800+ artworks by incarcerated individuals.
Founded in 1990, the program helps inmates express themselves and rebuild their identities through art.
Kushawn Miles El, who spent 32 years in prison, uses creativity to process trauma.
Proceeds support Michigan Department of Corrections' programming.
The project operates independently of state funding and runs through March 31 in Ann Arbor.