Widener University’s Art Gallery presents Art for Justice: Incarcerated Artists’ Creations from Within on view August 30 – October 15, 2011.
Art for Justice exhibits inmate art to stimulate civic dialogue about the issues of violence, crime and incarceration. The artists have reached within to make creative responses while incarcerated. They share their works to bring public awareness to the need for changes that will create a more equitable, effective, and humane Criminal Justice System.
Since 1997 Art for Justice artworks have been displayed in exhibits in 49 venues, a few of which include the Community College of Philadelphia, Temple University, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pendle Hill, Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, Berean Presbyterian Church, White Dog Café, etc.
Opening Reception: September 15, 4 – 7pm
Spoken Word Presentation, 5pm
The gallery is located on the Main Campus of Widener University in University Center on 14th Street between Walnut Street and Melrose Avenue, Chester, Pennsylvania. For directions, go to Widener University’s web site at www.widener.edu/directions
