Prison Creative Arts Project
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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
06/10/2026
As we reflect on the 2025 to 2026 academic year, PCAP would like to acknowledge the continuous support we have received. Your commitment makes it possible for our community to grow, create, and share art across Michigan. Thank you for standing with us 💛
06/04/2026
PCAP wishes you a great summer !! ☀️
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.
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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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.
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.
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
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
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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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 |