Art from U.S. Prisons
Art created behind bars. Stories that deserve to be heard.
Through art, we challenge stereotypes about incarceration and inspire a more nuanced view of criminal justice — one that values rehabilitation, reentry, and human dignity.
Our exhibitions invite visitors to see incarcerated people as full human beings and to reimagine a more just society.
99% of all proceeds go directly to the artists. The remaining funds go to operational costs for Escaping Time.
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meet the artist
karen thomas
Karen is pictured here with a piece she created from scrap pieces of fabric while serving time for a crime she committed in 1989. “Throughout my 35 long years of incarceration, I stayed mindful how important it was to have faith that someday I would walk out the gate into freedom. The faith of one small flame in the dark helped me get through the roughest times.”
past exhibitions
Escaping Time has put on several exhibitions on Governor’s Island and other locations.
Our goal is to showcase artworks around the country.
J Darden - 36” x 24” Oil on Canvas