Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program Annual Show
The CPA Prison Arts Show is a showcase of artwork created by incarcerated individuals. This event provides a platform for the artists to express themselves and share their artwork with the community, while fostering connections and instilling hope for a positive future.
This year's exhibit will be held at Eastern Connecticut State University December 8, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
It's free and open to the public
45th Annual Exhibition featuring art from Connecticut prisons.
When: December 8, 2025 – February 28, 2026.
Where: The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University.
The campus art gallery is located at 306 High Street, Willimantic, CT 06226.
Hours:
12-4 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and from 12-7 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
About the Prison Arts Program:
The Prison Arts Program works to positively and constructively change the lives of people incarcerated as well as improve the overall prison environment. Prevailing stereotypes, both in prison and in the outside community, often lead to incarcerated individuals feeling hopeless and reverting to inaction. The program works to combat those stereotypes - to affirm and demonstrate that those capable of the worst are also capable of the best.
First initiated in 1978, Prison Arts works inside CT prisons by encouraging:
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Creativity
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Self-discipline
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Work ethic
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Self-esteem
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Technical and communication skill development
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Thoughtfulness
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Introspection
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Critical thinking
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Calm
Some of the Artwork on Display
Mark White's drawing, featured in the CPA Prison Art Show 2025-2026
Mark White's drawing, featured in the CPA Prison Art Show 2025-2026
Above drawings by: Bubby
Additional artwork displayed in previous shows:
