On 5th October 2016 we will be holding our annual conference in York at HMP Askham Grange. The day, which is aimed at governors, Heads of Learning and Skills, Heads of Reducing Reoffending, health and substance misuse senior prison staff, CRCs and arts and voluntary sector organisations, will explore innovation and creativity in criminal justice reform.
We are holding a 'listening event' on 10th November (1 - 4pm) in Birmingham to bring together people working in arts and criminal justice settings across the West Midlands to talk about current policy and challenges as well as good practice. The session will be an informal event for participants to raise any concerns about […]
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's annual Anne Peaker lecture will focus this year on the use of photography and film in criminal justice settings, looking at how different media can reveal life behind prison doors, and how film and photography can be powerful tools for sharing stories. The event, happening on 7th December (6.30 […]
A new narrative: the impact of creative writing on people with experience of the Criminal Justice System The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's Annual Meeting is an opportunity for our members and others working in the arts and criminal justice sector to come together, share good practice and experience some powerful and inspiring creative work. […]
Join the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance on 23rd June 2017 in Manchester for a training session run by Mike Sheath from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation. The training will be tailored to cover carrying out creative practices safely in criminal justice settings in particular, how the artists' role is different to other practitioners, and how […]
4th December 2017 | National Theatre, London | #ArtsCJS2017 Book your tickets here We are delighted to invite you to attend the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) Annual Conference to discuss ‘what’s next for arts in criminal justice?’ The conference aims to offer our membership an opportunity to explore and discuss the future […]
We are now fully booked for this event, if you wish to be put on the waiting list please email events@clinks.org Date: Wednesday 16 May 2018 Time: 3 - 5pm, with drinks reception 5 - 6pm Location: Ikon Gallery, Birmingham Cost: Free Find out how we are working to support 'arts for all' in the Criminal Justice System The […]
National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and Watts Gallery are hosting a seminar on Museums and Criminal Justice to coincide with Watts Gallery’s Art for All Exhibition 2018 - marking 10 years of work with prisons, young offenders and community groups.
This one day introductory course will explore some of the questions to consider before embarking on a creative project in this unique setting.
Our annual Anne Peaker Debate this year focuses on art, violence and criminal justice, and asks, how can art create a less violent society?
This NCJAA workshop is an opportunity for you to have your say about arts in criminal justice settings, and contribute to Arts Council England's thinking and 2020-2030 strategy.
A one day training course from the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance on how to positively navigate conversations with the media about work in arts and the criminal justice system.
A Christmas networking event for professionals based in the West Midlands working in arts and criminal justice.
A one day introductory course to delivering arts projects in prisons. Delivered by the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance and Music in Prisons' Sara Lee.
Join us at our 2019 annual conference to discuss how the arts can take up the challenges facing young people across the criminal justice system.
NCJAA's one day introductory course to explore some of the questions to consider before embarking on creative work in prisons.
Our annual meeting will be at FACT Gallery to launch a new publication to support arts organisations who want to work in criminal justice settings and begin our regional development work in the North West.
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's annual Anne Peaker lecture. With François Matarasso, community arts worker, writer and researcher.
A one-day training course covering practical tips and key things to consider before embarking on creative work in prisons.
This one-day training course from the NCJAA and Prison Radio Association will show participants how to positively navigate conversations with the media about their work in arts and the criminal justice system.
The NCJAA's one day introductory course will explore some of the questions to consider before embarking on artistic and creative work in prisons.
In light of the current uncertainty and daily developments in public health advice around Covid-19, this event has been postponed.
The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) invites you to join us for a virtual hang out. This is an opportunity for our network to come together to meet, discuss, share and learn from each other during these challenging times.
NCJAA Annual meeting 2020: What does the arts in criminal justice sector need to survive and thrive through Covid-19 and beyond?
Arts Council England recently announced that it is reopening applications for its National Lottery Project Grants from 22 July. Join us to learn more about the project grants for arts in criminal justice.
We’re six months into the global pandemic, and the future remains uncertain. Join us for a virtual hang out where we'll discuss, share and learn from each other during these challenging times.
Join us at the 2020 Anne Peaker lecture with author and poet Lemn Sissay as he reflects on the role creativity can play for people at risk of being institutionalised and how people use creativity to shape their own destiny.
Join us to hear from others in the sector and share your reflections, successes, and hopes for the year ahead.
Join us to launch our new guide, Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff, with speakers from across the sector.
Join the NCJAA and others working in arts and criminal justice for a virtual forum focusing on probation.
This year’s conference takes place online over three days and is packed full of workshops, talks and panel discussions.
Join a range of speakers to discuss access challenges faced by arts practitioners working in secure settings.
Join authors, poets and artists for a celebration of the power of words to build us up, to tear us down, to heal and to effect positive change.
The NCJAA welcomes you all to be part of this important discussion and to connect and learn about how we can move forward together in this new world.
This event is co-delivered in partnership with Clinks Area Development Officer for the North and Northumbria University. We ae delighted to announce that Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuiness will provide the key note address.