The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative

The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative seeks to foster creative and restorative solutions for justice- impacted communities in Minnesota. Through arts, wellness, and empowerment programs, this initiative will cultivate support, healing, and new opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, addressing both community restoration and personal growth. Key components include two art exhibitions of works by incarcerated artists, program evaluation for our arts and wellness program inside the prisons, and the Creative Pathways Support Program for our returning neighbors that will culminate in a Justice and Healing Arts Summit bringing that will be co-created with participants to build a sustainable network of support and resources by convening community organizations, advocates, artists, and directly impacted individuals across Minnesota to focus on the intersection of criminal justice reform, arts, healing, and reentry support.