It is our goal to provide programs that address inmate education needs and the utilization of leisure-time.Inmate Art Exhibit at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Phyllis Back
The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail in conjunction with the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will be hosting an Inmate Art Exhibit in conjunction with “First Fridays” and as part of CHARLOTTESVILLE’S CELEBRATION of the BOOK and THE BIG READ. Opening night is Friday March 5, 2010 from 6-7:30 p.m. The exhibit is on located on the third floor of the library and will be on display through Wednesday March 31, 2010.
The Inmate Art Program here at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail offers our offenders an opportunity to express their creative talents in a variety of ways. Local artists Lindsay Freedman, Esther Lozano, and George Andrews volunteer as instructors and facilitate classes for approximately 150 students per year.
At Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, we encourage and provide the opportunity for our offenders to utilize and identify their many talents, gifts and skills that they have in a way that promote productive citizenship and community service. View More Inmate Art
This year we are donating half of all proceeds to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. The remaining proceeds will be used to purchase supplies for the classes and programs.
For information about our inmate programs contact Phyllis Back, Director of Programs, Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, (434) 977-6981 ext. 288, backp@acrj.org.