Giving a visual voice to
incarcerated artists
through engaging, community-centered exhibitions of their art.
NEW EXHIBIT
April 19 - June 14, 2026
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue (the corner of Nicollet Mall and 12th Street in downtown Minneapolis)
Supported in part by a grant from the SPM Foundation..
More Information coming soon!!!
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About
Art from the Inside gives incarcerated artists the opportunity to express themselves through art—giving them a visual voice. We will be exhibiting their art with the hope to inspire dialogue about the complexities of our criminal justice system.
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In the News
NoLo Art Fair
An art show in Minneapolis to benefit Art From the Inside. AFTI will have a booth; Jaik Elliott, Lennell Martin and Willard Malebear will be represented; plus many other AFTI-associated people selling their own art as well.
Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5 … 4-8pm
Itasca Event Gallery / 706 N. First Street, Minneapolis
Holiday Market with Local Artists
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Artists
Featuring original work by artists on the inside and outside. Read about their stories, inspiration, and view their work.
“Art plays a ‘bigger than life’ role in my life. It continues to inspire me, as well as gives me a space to feel free and express who I am. In a place so dark, it gives me light.”
Noella May, AFTI artist