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Connecting people with art inside and outside prisons.

Ohio Prison Arts Connection is

A coalition of people committed to working together to build arts access for people in prison and re-entry, and to creating spaces for storytelling, resource-sharing, and dialogue both inside and outside of prisons.
An essential vehicle to make arts experiences possible within the Ohio carceral system and beyond.

There’s more to explore!

Find out what we are working on in response to COVID-19.
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Learn more about OPAC’s mission and values
Search through the database of existing art programs in Ohio’s prisons
Check out arts in prison events in your area

Upcoming Events

Ohio Artists for Pretrial Justice: Virtual Learning Event

July 8, 2020

Join us for a casual education session on the intersection between pretrial justice + racial equity — tailored especially for Ohio artists.

Radio OPAC: A Weekly Conversation Series

July 10, 2020

with Duarte Brown, a central Ohio-based artist.

"Trust the Process" Art Exhibition Opening at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery

July 24, 2020

An art exhibit featuring work created by currently or formerly incarcerated artists impacted by substance abuse. Opens Friday, July 24, 5-7pm. Exhibit runs through Sept 11.