by Dale Russell An inmate artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and then boldly takes it to the rest of the world. Artists are resilient in a prison, even if they had to paint pictures on the dusty floor of a cell. AIC artists care when the world […]
REASONS TO APPRECIATE AIC ART- WHY SHOULD I CARE? Read More »
by AIC Artist Jeremy Burgert “I felt inspired to create this piece after a dream. I saw this image and was told to draw it for Visions of Hope. It is my prayer that all who look upon it will feel God’s love and believe that Jesus Christ died for
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The JLAD program is a perfect example of how the power of rehabilitation and second chances extends not only to the individuals incarcerated but also to the service dogs and the lives they touch. It’s a journey of transformation, healing, and the bonds that form between humans and their four-legged
When I need a hand, I find a paw. Read More »
By AIC Brian Jeremiah Recently, I shared a couple entries from my God Talking Journal and the feedback was that they were helpful; I am glad for that. Isn’t this why he calls us a body… because each person has a role and a contribution. What would we be missing
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By AIC Brian Jeremiah Since 2019 I have been doing a discipline that has been valuable beyond calculation. Every morning before I start my day, I read my bible, then I talk to God (pray), but then I go way out on a limb and I LISTEN for God. Since
The Cleanser/De-Clogger for Your Day Read More »
by Dale Russell (+ Inmate artists) Artists are primarily thought of as makers. But they are also thinkers and feelers. They think and they feel. Deeply. And I believe the thinking and feeling are the most important parts of an artist, more important than the making. Because their thinking and feeling is
Sometimes a Discovery of Something Profound Read More »
by Dale Russell “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with someone who brings Good News. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Albert Schweitzer It is always hard to find
Staying in Touch with Purpose – VOH in Review Read More »
by Dale Russell Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like behind bars? What does it look like, sound like or even taste like? Christmas in prison can be incredibly difficult, as a noisy, crowded place, with a dark cloud of loneliness ready to close in on you. That must
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By AIC R. Thomas Artwork has given me a level of patience and confidence that I never had before coming to prison. Doing art allows me to enjoy my time and space, in a place that seldom offers such. When I draw, I tend to draw places I’d like to
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It is a wonderful opportunity to define prisoners in a whole new way
Life in a Very Imperfect Situation Read More »
