Behind the Bars: The Stories of Inmate Artists

Behind the Bars: The Stories of Inmate Artists will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.  Clint Burkholder, Larimer County Programs Specialist, will share the narratives of prisoners who participate in the Larimer County Jail Art Project.  The Art Project at the Larimer County Jail is a group of inmates who come together to draw, paint, and create artwork.  Admission to the program is free, and donations will be accepted to help buy art supplies and materials for the Art Project.  Reservations are requested at globalvillagemuseum.org to help Museum staff plan for seating and refreshments.  The program is in conjunction with the Museum’s Hall Gallery exhibit, Inmate Art from Larimer County Jail, which runs through Jan. 25, 2025. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday.  For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.