The Friends of the Sherborn Library presents Art From Inside, a powerful exhibit by The Prison Book Program (PBP) that amplifies the voices of incarcerated artists. Please join us at the opening reception of Art From Inside to hear Kelly Brotzman, the Executive Director of the Prison Book Program, give her remarks on access to books in US prisons and jails.

For over 50 years, PBP has provided free books to individuals in prisons across the U.S., with 2022 seeing over 53,000 books sent to readers nationwide. Art From Inside displays artwork created as expressions of gratitude from these readers, often depicting reading as a form of escape and self-growth. The pieces in this exhibit showcase the detailed techniques that can be achieved with the simplest tools, most commonly ballpoint pen and pencil. Art from Inside shows how much talent, creativity and human potential resides behind bars.

More at https://prisonbookprogram.org/voices/artwork/

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Sherborn Library Community Room (Sherborn Library Lower Level - please enter through the lower doors)

This event is free to all - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED