Prison Creative Arts Project

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.

Join us for a screening of "Redemption Song," a documentary short film about PCAP co-founder Mary Heinen McPherson and t...
04/20/2026

Join us for a screening of "Redemption Song," a documentary short film about PCAP co-founder Mary Heinen McPherson and the PCAP community created by students in the University of Michigan Film, Television, and Media program.

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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See Artwork Details Below : Option 1 : Pickup Duderstadt Center Gallery22281 Bonisteel Blvd Ann Arbor, MIT...
03/30/2026

See Artwork Details Below :

Option 1 : Pickup
Duderstadt Center Gallery
22281 Bonisteel Blvd Ann Arbor, MI
Tuesday, March 31, 2026: 5 to 8 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2026: 10 AM to 4 PM

PCAP Studio
Campus Safety Services Building, Room 1400
1239 Kipke Drive Ann Arbor, MI
Tuesday, April 14, 2026: 10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026: 12 PM to 6 PM
Friday, April 17, 2026: 10 AM to 2 PM

Pickup link: https://myumi.ch/bVMx

Option 2 : Shipping
If you paid for shipping, we will mail your artwork to the U.S. address you provided. Artwork is shipped in May, June, and July.
Please contact PCAP at [email protected] by May 1, 2026 with any summer address changes.

One of the most meaningful parts of the Annual Exhibition is helping every artist feel seen. Most won’t be able to visit...
03/30/2026

One of the most meaningful parts of the Annual Exhibition is helping every artist feel seen. Most won’t be able to visit the gallery in person, but your words can still reach them.
After viewing this year’s exhibition in person at the Duderstadt Gallery or online, share a letter with an artist whose piece stayed with you. Your message can make their whole year.Letter submissions are open until May 1st check the link in bio for more details.

Tomorrow! Join us for the artist talk and lit review reading at the Chesebrough Auditorium right next to the Duderstadt ...
03/21/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for the artist talk and lit review reading at the Chesebrough Auditorium right next to the Duderstadt gallery. More info here: myumi.ch/61X7V

03/18/2026
Want to double your impact? If you give in the next hour, PCAP has a chance to earn a $1000 match to support the annual ...
03/18/2026

Want to double your impact? If you give in the next hour, PCAP has a chance to earn a $1000 match to support the annual exhibition. The match goes to the University of Michigan department with the most donors in this hour, so giving any amount now helps! Donate here: https://myumi.ch/A18Je

03/18/2026

On Giving Blueday, we celebrate the artists who continue to create, imagine, and grow within Michigan prisons and beyond. Your support helps us bring workshops, exhibitions, and community partnerships to life, making space for voices that deserve to be heard.
Join us in uplifting this work by donating through the link in our bio. Every gift helps us move toward what is next 💙💛 !
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03/18/2026

On Giving Blueday, we celebrate the artists who continue to create, imagine, and grow within Michigan prisons and beyond. Your support helps us bring workshops, exhibitions, and community partnerships to life, making space for voices that deserve to be heard.
Join us in uplifting this work by donating through the link in our bio. Every gift helps us move toward what is next 💙💛 !

03/18/2026

Giving Blueday is here! And your support keeps PCAP’s creative community thriving 💙💛
Your gift makes it possible for PCAP artists to access spaces where their voices are heard, their stories are honored, and their creativity can grow. Donate through the link in our bio and help us spread the word !!

Address

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

Telephone

+17346476771

Website

https://myumi.ch/A18Je

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