HeartboundArt from the Inside
An art show and sale showcasing the often-hidden and significant talents of prisoners.
Prisoners whose art is shown and sold; sales benefit children of incarcerated parents · 2026 - Honoring Fred Eason; 2021 show ran September 24 - December 20, 2021; 2022 exhibition to be announced
From heartboundministries.com/art-from-the-inside ↗About this program
The sale of the art benefits HeartBound's Little Readers program which allows children of incarcerated parents to see and hear their parent reading to them via DVD.
Thanks to Oglethorpe University Museum of Art for hosting our most recent show from September 24 - December 20, 2021. Stay tuned for details on our 2022 Art from the Inside exhibition.
100% of art sales benefit HeartBound Ministries' Little Readers program which allows children of incarcerated parents to see and hear their parent reading to them via DVD.
Our 2020 AFTI showcase and sale has now concluded. Check out our winners below. Our art show and sale showcases the often-hidden and significant talents of prisoners.
Questions
Where does the money from art sales go?
100% of art sales benefit HeartBound Ministries' Little Readers program which allows children of incarcerated parents to see and hear their parent reading to them via DVD.
Where was the most recent show held?
Thanks to Oglethorpe University Museum of Art for hosting our most recent show from September 24 - December 20, 2021.
How can I buy a piece of art?
Interested in buying a piece online? Email spencer.heartbound@gmail.com for pricing and availability.
Details
- Who
- Prisoners whose art is shown and sold; sales benefit children of incarcerated parents
- When
- 2026 - Honoring Fred Eason; 2021 show ran September 24 - December 20, 2021; 2022 exhibition to be announced
- Where
- Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (2021 show); 360-degree virtual tour available
Run by
Little ReadersFreeA personalized, recorded reading program allowing children of incarcerated parents to see and hear their mothers and fathers reading a book to them on DVD.ChaplaincyHeartBound supports and partners with prison chaplains and volunteers to provide spiritual guidance, substance abuse counseling, cognitive classes, literacy services, life skills training, parenting classes and other programs for adult and juvenile offenders and their families.
Returning HeartsThe Returning Hearts Celebration is a free gift to incarcerated parents, their children, and caregivers. Volunteers pay a $50 Mission Fee.Returning Hearts Celebration unites children and their incarcerated parent on the prison grounds for an unforgettable day of games, food, crafts, relationship building and teaching to facilitate the healing process and break the cycle of crime and incarceration in families.