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The Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest-running art show of its kind in the US. Now in its 30th year, this exhibition features hundreds of original works by artists currently incarcerated in Michigan. The artwork featured in the exhibit is a testament to the resilience of artists and the power of art under the most difficult of circumstances– incarceration, isolation, and unimaginable loss. It is an important reminder of the connections that sustain us all, both in the free world and behind the walls.
We invite you to enjoy these unparalleled works of art and, if you like, make a purchase. All proceeds, minus necessary taxes and fees, go directly to the artists. Original pieces are available at a wide variety of price points for all budgets.
Exhibition Opening & Reception: March 17, 2026
Artwork is located in the Duderstadt Center Gallery. Opening program and reception will take place in the Chrysler Center Lobby and Chesebrough Auditorium.
Omari Booker: Resident Curator Talk
Wednesday March 18, 7:30-8:30pm; Chesebrough Auditorium
Omari Booker, Resident Curator for the 30th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, will discuss his art practice and his experience on the curation team. The philosophy that undergirds Omari's work is FREEDOM THROUGH ART and he aspires to create work that communicates to his audience their unique and intrinsic ability to be free. See his work at omaribooker.com.
New Art//New Music: A Collaborative Concert and Gallery Tour
Thursday March 19
Public tour of the Annual exhibition
6:30pm; Duderstadt Gallery
Concert
8pm; Stamps Auditorium
Enjoy a tour of the exhibition and a concert featuring music created by University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance student composers. These pieces will be performed by the contemporary music collective FLYDLPHN and the chamber ensemble Myriad Project and will be inspired by artwork featured at the exhibition.
Painting the Scene Inside Artist Talk
Sunday March 22, 1:30-2:30pm; Chesebrough Auditorium
As part of this year's exhibition, enjoy a panel discussion led by artists from previous Prison Creative Arts Project exhibitions as they share their stories and answer questions about their artistic practice and experience.
Dream of Being a Raindrop: A reading from the Michigan Review of Prison Creative Writing
Sunday March 22, 3:00-4:30pm; Chesebrough Auditorium
Join us for a reading of selections from the 18th edition of the Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing. These will be read by family and friends of contributing authors. PCAP’s Michigan Review of Prisoner Creative Writing seeks to showcase the talent and diversity of writers incarcerated in Michigan. Books will also be available for purchase at this wonderful event.
Join us at the Duderstadt Gallery or the PCAP Studio to collect your artwork from the 30th Annual Exhibition. Please bring your receipt or notification letter.
30th Annual Exhibition Audio Tour
Listen to interviews with some of the artists featured at the exhibition to learn more about their artistic inspiration and process.
30th Annual Exhibition Online Exhibition
Can’t make it to the exhibition in person? Check out these fantastic pieces of artwork online!
