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Welcome to the website of the Prisons Foundation. We are one of the oldest and most established 501 (c)(3) nonprofit prisoner art advocacy groups in the nation! The Prisons Foundation is a division of the Safe Streets Arts Foundation which also incorporates the Victims Foundation. Site updated NOVEMBER 2009

Check out our new "Behind the Wall" page where we profile prisoner and ex prisoner artists and justice advocates! This month we talk with artist-in-demand Anthony Dye. Mr. Dye is a prolific artist whose "outsider art" is highly sought by collectors.
Check out some samples of Anthony's work here:

Get your Free daily installment of news featuring the latest national, global and local prison developments & updates from authoritative sources. The News section is also updated often with developments concerning the Prisons Foundations itself!
Browse our and the section of the website and then let us know what you think!

-A SPOOKY HALOWEEN STORY / AND OUR DIRECTOR TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE!

Please check our NEWS section for these latest news items and updates!


-2009 KENNEDY CENTER EVENT A MASSIVE SUCCESS!

The 2009 Prison to the Stage event held at the Kennedy center was a massive success! We apologize for not having seating available for all of the more than 700 people who came to our two-and-a-half-hour program of prisoner-written plays at the Kennedy Center last night. The turnout was even larger than our optimistic expectations, with people occupying the inner stairs of the theater and standing five deep in the rear at one point to see these outstanding plays presented by Washington's most talented (and socially conscious) actors. The six-page printed program is already becoming a collectors' item. We are offering the few we have left to our supporters (minimum donation of $25 when you call 202-393-1511 and use your credit card).
Thank you for your tremendous support. It means more to the men and women on the inside and to their loved ones on the outside than we can say. Pledging your support is easy. Use your credit card or mail your check payable to Safe Streets Arts Foundation, 1600 K Street NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20006. Thank you!

-PRISON ART GALLERY IN THE HEART OF WASHINGTON D.C.-

Visit the Prison Art Gallery, 1600 K Street NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20006. Over 1,000 artworks by imprisoned artists, all on display and for sale. Open M-F 9 to 5, and Sat & Sun 1 to 5. We can always be contacted at staff@prisonsfoundation.org or by calling 202-393-1511. For directions to the gallery click HERE. "
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- AFFORDABLE PRISON ART -

Imagine owning lovely, limited edition numbered, prison art prints, or beauttiful original art by a talented imprisoned artists. We've made prints of some of our more popular works (which are matted and framed). and choose from dozens of dramatic and beautiful prints for immediate shipment anywhere in the world. Or browse the stunning original art we have for sale


-AUTHENTIC MUSIC CREATED BY THE "PRISON ART GALLERY GUITAR ENSEMBLE!"-

Listen to and download hundreds of performed by the Prison Art Gallery Guitar Ensemble, featuring ex-prisoner Dennis Sobin. From jazz to blues, from Motown to Latino to the Beatles.

-ART NEWSLETTER-

In addition to showcasing prison art, we publish the (albeit sporadically) newsletter that profiles imprisoned artists and reports criminal justice developments, including victim assistance programs that our artists support.

Make Money While Making a Difference in Prisons Across America: is our latest book, and it's for anyone who wants to operate a Prison Art Gallery satellite sales and information center. Such centers, known as Prison Art Kiosks, display and sell arts and crafts made by imprisoned male and female artists from across America. The Kiosks also offer books, information and literature on ways to improve prison conditions, rehabilitation programs, victim assistance, and the re-entry of released prisoners to society. This is an ideal investment, a great new career, a chance to make a great difference while making a good living.

- OUR ONLINE GIFT STORE FEATURES HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE PRISON ART ITEMS-

Whether you're looking for prison art T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags, calendars, clocks, cups, teddy bears or other gift items, you'll find them at our We offer gorgeous, practical, high quality, and reasonably priced gifts for everyone, with a money back guarantee. Support the mission of the Prisons Foundation while showing off unique and creative clothing, accesories and gifts!

A CALL FOR SUPPORT: The Prisons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that promotes the arts and education in prison and alternatives to incarceration. We are now accepting tax deductable donations. The support of our supporters, quite bluntly, is what keeps us going. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Prisons Foundation so that we may continue to promote the arts in prison and help encourage the wonderful atistic talent we cultivate everyday