2011 ACI Art Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts presents the "2011 Adult Correctional Institution Art Exhibit" at the Atrium Gallery @ One Capitol Hill. The artistic expressions of current inmate at the ACI are on display during the month of April and May at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill. This annual exhibit of Arts in Corrections, a show featuring works of art, poetry and prose by adults incarcerated at the ACI. This year’s show features art works on display from artists that include Maximum Security, Medium Security I & II and Minimum Security.

The annual ACI Art Show has been extremely popular, judging from the comments left by visitor to the exhibit. The work is strong, often introspective, and the artistic expression of the inmates often moves those who see it.

Marietta Cleasby, a volunteer with the ACI Education Program, organizes the show. She said that the inmates work all year for this event, thinking and working about what they want to say to those who view their work. The artists take a great deal of courage to share these works. Not only are the inmates telling you of their heroes, dreams and beliefs, but they are giving you their best works to be shared with others.

Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) developed the Atrium Gallery to recognize talented artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the Administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. To learn more visit www.arts.ri.gov