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Prison Creative Arts Project Bringing those impacted by the justice system & the U-M community together since 1990.

The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) was founded in 1990 with the mission to collaborate with incarcerated adults, incarcerated youth, urban youth and the formerly incarcerated to strengthen our community through creative expression. Housed in the University of Michigan’s Residential College, faculty and students work with community members both inside and outside prisons to engage in workshops in theatre, dance, visual art, creative writing, slam poetry, and music. Annually, PCAP hosts one of the largest prisoner art exhibitions in the world and publishes a literary journal of writing by incarcerated authors. With arts programming and events year round, the organization serves as a creative hub for those with links to the criminal justice system, community volunteers, faculty, students, and university staff. We welcome your opinions, and encourage open discussion about the topics we post. If we become aware of messages that contain advertising, are off-topic, use offensive or inappropriate language, are intended to defame, infringe someone's rights, or are a violation of law, we reserve the right to remove them.

We're hiring a community engagement assistant to join our team to assist with marketing, social media, and community out...
09/04/2026

We're hiring a community engagement assistant to join our team to assist with marketing, social media, and community outreach! This is a work-study position for University of Michigan students. Apply here: https://myumi.ch/e7nJn

In honor of National Lazy Day we’re slowing down with this week’s Art Spotlight: Tricksters of Time (A Beautiful Lazy Af...
08/10/2026

In honor of National Lazy Day we’re slowing down with this week’s Art Spotlight: Tricksters of Time (A Beautiful Lazy Afternoon) by Oliger Merko. Summer break is the perfect time to breathe, reset, and enjoy the soft moments. Find your favorite way to relax today — you’ve earned it. ☀️🧘🏽‍♀️✨ CreativeCommunity RestIsRadical UMichArts UniversityOfMichigan

It’s not too late ! Register for PCAP courses for the upcoming fall semester 💙💛 !
07/27/2026

It’s not too late ! Register for PCAP courses for the upcoming fall semester 💙💛 !

As we reflect on the 2025 to 2026 academic year, PCAP would like to acknowledge the continuous support we have received....
06/10/2026

As we reflect on the 2025 to 2026 academic year, PCAP would like to acknowledge the continuous support we have received. Your commitment makes it possible for our community to grow, create, and share art across Michigan. Thank you for standing with us 💛

PCAP wishes you a great summer !! ☀️
06/04/2026

PCAP wishes you a great summer !! ☀️

Thank you to all our sponsors who made the 30th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan prisons possible. Your support ...
04/10/2026

Thank you to all our sponsors who made the 30th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan prisons possible. Your support helped create meaningful events that fostered mutual learning for our community and allows artists incarcerated in Michigan to share their work with the world.
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701 E University Avenue, Rm 1801
Ann Arbor, MI
48109

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17346476771

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