Justice Arts Coalition

Uniting artists and creatives everywhere. We're a platform for creativity and community beyond prisons and jails. #justiceartscoaliton

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NC man curates exhibit featuring incarcerated artists — while incarcerated himself | Opinion https://t.co/VRwupeNWGz

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Thank you Jaclyn Diaz and @NPR for this exploration of PRP3 spotlighting Caddell Kivett, the visionary behind the exhibition, the powerful voices within it & the messages they convey.
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https://t.co/3aDZWaz8fd for tour info.

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This #MLKday we're reminded that: “Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.” -- MLK Jr.

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MLK, 2022 by Scotty Scott. View more of his work at https://t.co/49AjIfjb4c

Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Ralph Abernathy were arrested and jailed for leading peaceful protests against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963.

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He argued that the word "wait" often meant "never" and that the community's resentment stemmed from fighting a sense of "nobodiness."

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Read more from Dorothy and her experience coping with homesickness on our blog: https://t.co/4sz2BhARmq

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"Every prisoner in this room is suffering from intense homesickness. Contact is essential for us to feel there is a life to go home to. Like these women, I have a family that I used to be a central part of. Now, there are days I wonder if I even cross their mind."

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Installation complete! A huge thank you to the volunteers, JAC staff, and Lincoln's Cottage team members who helped. #PRP3, curated by Caddell Kivett and the Committee of Incarcerated Artists & Writers at Nash CI, opens today at Lincoln's Cottage. https://t.co/3aDZWaz8fd

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View more of his work at: https://t.co/bCCfaPhXQI

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Restore Justice by Gary Harrell.

"There are times when I’ve actually wondered if any of my work would receive recognition, now my spirit is renewed and I shall strive to maintain a high level of quality work now and in the future...

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I combine printmaking with other kinds of art forms." Gary Harrell is a JAC network artist, formerly incarcerated artist, and co-founder of Shower Works, a non-profit based in California which aims to bring free, warm showers to the unhoused community of Sacramento, CA.

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In the Art and Agency zine we share how language has power and why we choose to use language in ways that respect and care for one another. This resonated a lot with artists inside #artandagencyfeedback

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Opening this Friday! JAC & Lincoln's Cottage present PRP3, curated by Caddell Kivett & the Committee of Incarcerated Artists and Writers. Join us for the opening reception of this unique exhibition on Thursday, Jan 11 at 6pm. Register: https://t.co/slZimJQg2E

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Happy New Year from your friends at JAC!

“New Year’s Eve Letter,” Danny Ashton, JAC Artist
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Last Chance to Make a Difference in 2023!
Help us raise $100,000 to keep our programs running strong. You make it possible for us support artists through opportunities to share creative work, build skills, and form lasting, nourishing relationships. https://t.co/1ncPIzczRs

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Every First Snow by Jordan Earls. #happyholidays

View more of Jordan's work at: https://t.co/NztCOkArVI

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Just a few days left to make your year end donation to JAC! The funds we raise support every aspect of our work, including JAC’s flagship correspondence program – a robust lifeline for individuals who often feel isolated and forgotten. Please make a contribution today!

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We hope your holiday season has been filled with hope, community, and care.
Love, the JAC team

“They’re Here!,” Gary Farlow #HappyHolidays

View more of Gary's work at: https://t.co/Qa7ykzVcJ2