Fifi, by Jeff. This drawing won an award at an art festival to which Marc submitted it. All signed artwork and prose using first and last names are posted with the permission of the artist or writer.
Boulder Art Behind Bars is a program at the Boulder County Jail that allows students to express themselves through art.
This weekly class focuses on animal behavior, conservation, and inmate well-being.
Art behind bars at the Boulder county jail has proven to help humans integrate into society, find a voice, contribute to community, and find connections in the world.
Boulder art behind bars:
Part of Jane Goodall’s global roots & shoots program
Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the global Roots & Shoots program fosters respect and compassion for all living things. The program promotes understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and inspires individuals to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment.
Each day we are among someone who has been incarcerated. Learn how we address basic needs to enable rehabilitation and safe, long-lasting reintegration.
