A true artist is almost always inspired, but takes it one step further to inspire others
- Passion makes a connection. When an AIC (Adult in Custody) determines the lives at Otino Waa Children’s Village, Uganda – (OTW) have value, the desire is to support their future. Each prison art group is based on this goal.
- Visions of Hope (VOH) provides an annual budget of $750 to each art group for supplies. The members determine their needs, and we send quality supplies.
- Each artist trusts VOH with their donated art. Ownership is given to us via permission forms to use the art to support OTW.
- Woodburning, air brush, paper and yarn are included in the art received from AIC.
- The various prison locations require VOH to provide a carded volunteer to oversee the group’s activity.
- Each art piece is inventoried and digitized. So far, over 3250 have come from prison artists.
- Each artist is provided a 4×6 photo of their creation for their own portfolios.
- Art always provides insight into the personalities of the AIC artists.
- AIC art has found its way into OTW on multiple occasions with gifting to the children, house moms and staff.
- The concept of prison art to support OTW originated with an AIC in 2009.
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