Art Behind Bars

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Deadline: deadline unknown, verify at source
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Location: Abingdon Art Center
Exhibition window: Sep 10, 2026 → Oct 19, 2026

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About

Exhibition Overview

Art Behind Bars presents the work of four artists—Michael Vandergrift, Bryan Witham, Luis Lopez, and Josue Benitez—who create art during their incarceration at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. Their work offers a rare and deeply human perspective on life behind bars, exploring creativity, introspection, accountability, and transformation.

On View

September 10 – October 19, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Concurrent Exhibition

This exhibition runs concurrently with our Faculty, Staff, and Member show from September 10–October 19.

Contact

For any inquiries about work on display, please contact Gallery Manager Amy Cook at [email protected].

Theme: An exhibition of work created by incarcerated artists at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, exploring art as a pathway to reflection, self-expression, and transformation.
Audience: Open to all
Contact: [email protected]

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