“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.” – Bertolt Brecht

RedBird Prison Abolition is making a call to Columbus, OH artists to participate in an art exhibition against the U.S. prison system.

The show will include art by prisoners as well as by people on the outside. Submissions should address the prison system, incarceration or the US police state.

Requirements

Include a brief artist’s statement, dimensions/space needs, and how you’d like the work to be displayed/priced. There will be a silent auction for all pieces. All media will be considered. Send JPEG image submissions to: redbirdprisonabolition@gmail.com.

RedBird Prison Abolition

A group of people in Columbus Ohio who want to see the prison system come to an end. RedBird supports prisoners through publishing their writing, setting up pen pals, hosting events and raising awareness.

Deadline

Tuesday September 25th. Decisions will be made by Sept. 28th. More information: http://redbirdprisonabolition.org/