Koestler Arts | Unlock the talent inside

Koestler Arts is the UK’s best known and oldest prison arts charity. We aim to inspire prisoners and people with experience of the criminal justice system to take part in the arts, (including fine art, design, music, poetry, film and performance), through our annual Koestler Awards programme, feedback on the work, exhibitions, sales, and mentoring. Learn more about us Learn about our impact Subscribe to our newsletter Get involved in the Koestler Awards [...] Each year Koestler Arts holds exhibitions and events across the UK. We do this to showcase the talent and potential of prisoners and people in secure settings – often causing visitors to reconsider negative stereotypes. What’s On Support Us The Koestler Awards exist thanks to voluntary donations from businesses, trusts and foundations, individuals and gifts in wills. With your help, we can inspire ambition and hope in more men, women and young people in the criminal justice system. [...] Find out how to support us News 2,000 pieces of feedback later… Read more Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal Read more A New Chapter for Koestler Arts Read more Guest Blog: The Impact of Prison Visits Read more Co-curating our Regional Exhibition Read more Guest Blog: Producing IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Read more 2023 Koestler Awards Judging Roundup Read more Behind the scenes of Postcards from Prison Read more Our week at the Affordable Art Fair Read more Introducing our new CEO Read more