The Listening Room
Various - UK Various, United KingdomThis award-winning play from Crowded Room features the true stories of five people whose lives have been transformed by a violent crime and explores the impact of restorative justice.
Enter your keyword
Loading view.
Recovery Movements: art, addiction, activism
Liverpool - generic Liverpool, United KingdomGain an insight into the power of participatory dance theatre practices for working with people in recovery from addiction at Tate Exchange Liverpool.
Sweatbox: a prison van in motion
West Sussex West Sussex, United KingdomFrom women's theatre company Clean Break, immersive production Sweatbox is a theatre experience that takes place in a real prison van.
Sweatbox
Various - UK Various, United KingdomClean Break's Sweatbox invites you to enter the back of a prison van in which three women inside share their stories of arrival and anticipation as they are transported from court to prison, from prison to prison, from prison to court.
NCJAA annual meeting 2019
Liverpool - generic Liverpool, United KingdomOur 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.
Othello: Remixed
London - Generic London, United KingdomShakespeare’s tragedy is remixed by Intermission Theatre Company.
Public workshops on Arts Council England’s draft strategy
Various - UK Various, United KingdomHave your say on Arts Council England's final draft 10-year strategy at public consultation events.
The Irene Taylor Trust presents: Multiplay
London - Generic London, United KingdomMusic from the latest band to emerge from the Irene Taylor Trust’s Sounding Out development programme for ex-prisoner musicians.
The Art of Engagement
Bristol - generic Bristol, United KingdomJoin Cardboard Citizens at the Bristol Old Vic for a one-day taster and insight into its approach to Forum Theatre and other Theatre of the Oppressed tools.
Music in Prisons at HMP Risley
Cheshire Cheshire, United KingdomSee new music from participants on the Irene Taylor Trust’s Music in Prisons programme at HMP Risley, during a one-off concert at the prison.
The Trial
ireland - generic Various, IrelandTouring visual art installation on healthcare and human rights in the Irish criminal justice system.
Miss Represented: Mirror Mirror
Sussex - generic Sussex, United KingdomSee an exhibition of work and documentary screening from Miss Represented, a Brighton-based arts collective of young women experiencing challenging life situations.
A Feeling We All Share
Suffolk Suffolk, United KingdomExhibition of Koestler Arts at Snape Maltings. Part of Re:Lease, which marks 20 years of the Snape Maltings' work at local prison HMP Warren Hill.
The Examination
edinburgh Edinburgh, United KingdomPlay exploring mental health and human rights in the prison system, drawing on workshops with prisoners and former prisoners and in partnership with historians at University College Dublin.
Re:Lease
Suffolk Suffolk, United KingdomSnape Maltings marks 20 years’ work with HMP Warren Hill with a day of performances and workshops.
I am the Coyote
Hull Hull, United KingdomAn exhibition of art produced from the Special Unit 74 and HMP Humber's GRAFT Studio, in partnership with Novus and the University of Hull.
Recovery and the arts conference
Liverpool Liverpool, United KingdomTo kick-start National Recovery Month 2019, Liverpool John Moores University's conference profiles the work of the UK arts-based recovery community.
Reading in Prison Day 2019
Roehampton , United KingdomPrison Reading Groups and Give A Book host their annual celebration of what books can do behind bars.
Women’s Support Centre: New Beginnings Art Awards 2019
surrey Surrey, United KingdomEvery year the Women's Support Centre, Woking hosts an Art Awards for women to submit artwork from in prison or through visiting the Centre. The entries are exhibited at the Lightbox Gallery.
Clean Break’s Writers: Here. There. Then. Now.
London - Generic London, United KingdomA selection of Clean Break's writers come together to share what they have learnt from working on the complex theme of women and crime.
In conversation with Edmund Clark, Roxana Allison, and Pablo Allison
Manchester generic Manchester, United KingdomArtists Edmund Clark, Roxana Allison, and Pablo Allison talk about their experience of photography in criminal justice settings with Redeye.
A Night in the Clink
cardiff Cardiff, United KingdomAn immersive theatre and dining experience at The Clink Restaurant in HMP Cardiff, developed by Papertrail and the Sherman Theatre.
Koestler exhibition 2019
London - Generic London, United KingdomThe Koestler Trust's exhibition of art entered in to its annual awards will this year be curated by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch.
Prodigal Arts and Changing Tunes exhibition
Bristol - generic Bristol, United KingdomProdigal Arts invites you to a private view of high-quality original artwork, prints and cards for sale, produced by prisoners from HMP Leyhill Prison. With music from Changing Tunes.
HMPPS grant programme information events
York, Cardiff, London York, Cardiff, London, United KingdomInformation events from Clinks for anyone interested in applying to HM Prison and Probation Service's next grant funding programme for 2020-2022.
I’d Rather Go Blind
London - Generic London, United KingdomA new play from Futures Theatre and Somalia Seaton, shaped by the stories of women with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Clean Break’s New Work Showcase
London - Generic London, United KingdomSee two new works in development from former Clean Break members Sonya Hale and Daisy King at The Bunker Theatre.
Koestler Arts at Southbank Centre in October
London - Generic London, United KingdomKoestler Arts presents a series of events to coincide with its annual exhibition at Southbank Centre.
On Hold
London - Generic London, United KingdomPresented by Tale Be Told Theatre for the One Festival of Homeless Arts, On Hold is a take on the housing crisis from the viewpoint of families living in temporary accommodation.
Playing the Game
Birmingham - Generic Birmingham, United KingdomGeese Theatre Company presents Playing the Game, a theatre of testimony piece using material from a series of drama workshops and interviews at HMP Peterborough.
Readings of 2019 Koestler Award-winning plays
London - Generic London, United KingdomA special Synergy Theatre Project event at The Royal Court Theatre, showcasing this year's Koestler Award-winning plays.
Learning Social – Arts in Prison
Birmingham - Generic Birmingham, United KingdomDiscussion of arts in prison chaired by Ikon Gallery's artist in residence at HMP Grendon, Dean Kelland.
Featured
François Matarasso: A space to think
London - Generic London, United KingdomThe National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance's annual Anne Peaker lecture. With François Matarasso, community arts worker, writer and researcher.
Jadek
Various - UK Various, United KingdomYorkshire-based theatre company Imagine If is bringing its new production, Jadek, to theatres and prisons across the country.
Novus at Tate Liverpool
Liverpool - generic Liverpool, United KingdomCreative art pieces produced by men from five prisons across the North West and North Wales will be presented in Tate Exchange at Tate Liverpool.
Beyond Walls
Liverpool - generic Liverpool, United KingdomAn exhibition of art by Novus learners in North West prisons, inspired by the work of Keith Haring. For Tate Exchange.
Shook
London - Generic London, United KingdomWinner of the 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize, Shook examines the young men society shuts away.
Theatre of the Oppressed training
Manchester generic Manchester, United KingdomOdd Arts is hosting Geo Britto, one of the first generations of students who trained with Augusto Boal in Brazil, for a three-day training workshop.
Dance Club at Scrubs
London - Generic London, United KingdomAn exhibition and panel discussion celebrating the first edition of Dance Club, a dance and choreography course run at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
[BLANK]
London - Generic London, United KingdomA kaleidoscopic view of what happens when a woman goes to prison, from Clean Break and Donmar Warehouse.
Introduction to arts in prisons
Manchester generic Manchester, United KingdomA one-day training course covering practical tips and key things to consider before embarking on creative work in prisons.
Arts in criminal justice media training – with the Prison Radio Association
Birmingham - Generic Birmingham, United KingdomThis 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.
Introduction to arts in prisons
Milton Keynes Milton Keynes, United KingdomThe NCJAA's one day introductory course will explore some of the questions to consider before embarking on artistic and creative work in prisons.
Rewriting Justice
London - Generic London, United KingdomA one-day training course from Clean Break on how it uses playwriting in prisons to develop skills and confidence for women, and the commission process.
Good Vibrations prison play-throughs
Various - UK Various, United KingdomGood Vibrations' play-throughs are the culmination of its gamelan music courses, which help people in prison to develop crucial life and work skills such as communication and team-working.
Irene Taylor Trust performances
Various - UK Various, United KingdomThe Irene Taylor Trust is holding a series of public performances to showcase its various projects creating original music with people in contact with the criminal justice system.
In Plain Sight
Stoke-on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent, United KingdomRideout’s new show, In Plain Sight, is an interactive improvised promenade performance that explores the experiences of those who find themselves sleeping rough.
Prisoners on Prisoners
Ripon Ripon, United KingdomAn installation at Ripon Prison and Police Museum that shares the experiences of current and historic female prisoners through audio, textile and photography.
To be seen is to be perceived
Birmingham - Generic Birmingham, United KingdomSlides from the Art and HMP Grendon exhibition and a screening Samuel Beckett's Film (1965). With Ikon Gallery's artist in residence, Dean Kelland.
The Special Relationship
London - Generic London, United KingdomWritten by Hassan Abdulrazzak and researched in collaboration with Prisoners Abroad, Synergy Theatre Project's latest play shows at Soho Theatre in London.
Unlocked 2
Leicester Leicester, United KingdomNew Walk Museum & Art Gallery and Soft Touch Arts invite you to visit their second ‘Unlocked’ exhibition. The art on display was created by prisoners at HMP Leicester, HMP Stocken and by people on probation.
Blame and belonging – an interactive drama performance
Manchester generic Manchester, United KingdomManchester City Council and Odd Arts present an interactive drama performance to explore "Blame and belonging" for young people.
Postponed: The work of the arts and culture in prisons and probation research think-tank
London - Generic London, United KingdomIn light of the current uncertainty and daily developments in public health advice around Covid-19, this event has been postponed.
Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance national conference 2020
derby Derby, United KingdomA Culture of Care: Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance national conference 2020
Unlocking Potential
London - Generic London, United KingdomOne-day training course from Clean Break for theatre artists and practitioners interested in the art of creating safe and transformative women-only spaces.
Shakespeare on screen in prisons symposium
york York, United KingdomThis one-day symposium explores the six-year prison university Shakespeare Trilogy project. Delegates will discuss the potential for new and innovative creative partnerships within the arts, higher education and the criminal justice system.
NCJAA network hang out: Planning for an uncertain future
OnlineThe 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
OnlineNCJAA Annual meeting 2020: What does the arts in criminal justice sector need to survive and thrive through Covid-19 and beyond?
NCJAA network event: Project grants and arts in criminal justice
OnlineArts 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.
Featured
NCJAA network hang out: Navigating the new normal
OnlineWe’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.
Arts Council Project Grants information sessions
OnlineJoin us for a free information session on Arts Council England's Project Grants and hear from Richard Ings, the NCJAA’s Relationship Manager at ACE and the London Area champion for Arts in Health, Wellbeing & Criminal Justice, and John McMahon, Arts Council lead for Arts and Health.
The Anne Peaker Lecture 2020
OnlineJoin 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.
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 1 – ACE
OnlineThis free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 2 – ACE
OnlineThis free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
Culture Recovery Fund Grants Webinar 3 – ACE
OnlineThis free webinar series from Arts Council England will cover key information about the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme.
January theatre & criminal justice Q&A with Geese Theatre
OnlineFind out more about Geese Theatre's work in criminal justice and social welfare settings at this free online Q&A with their expert practitioners.
The Forgotten People: Film Screening & Q&A
OnlineJoin poet Lady Unchained and filmmaker Tracy Kiryango for a Q&A and screening of their new short film The Forgotten People, about racial inequality in UK prisons.
Featured
NCJAA network hang out: Staying connected through another lockdown
OnlineJoin us to hear from others in the sector and share your reflections, successes, and hopes for the year ahead.
The Arts of Punishment: Experiences of Injustice, Prison & Artistic Expression
Hear from panellists who have been affected by the criminal justice system and used creative expression to make sense of their experiences and challenge issues in criminal justice.
Ain’t Nuff Time – Research Workshop for Criminal Justice Practitioners
OnlineTheatre company Imagine If are inviting people working in the criminal justice system to a free online workshop to share their experiences and get creative.
Disrupted Lives: #ChooseToChallenge Maternal Imprisonment
OnlineJoin Birth Companions and Clean Break online for a special International Women’s Day event featuring performances and discussions.
BROAD: Symposium exploring dance drama techniques in secure settings
Join Odd Arts and Company Chameleon for an interactive symposium on their unique dance drama project in secure settings
The Creativity in Youth Justice Symposium
OnlineJoin others interested in arts and youth justice for an afternoon of keynote speakers and focused workshops from seasoned professionals.
Webinar: How Can Arts Practice Inform Policy Change?
This webinar brings together artists, policy makers, and campaigning organisations to consider how arts practices can inform the recovery and transformation of the prison service during and beyond Covid-19.
New exhibitions for summer 2021 from Koestler Arts
As museums and galleries begin to reopen, Koestler Arts presents three new exhibitions of artwork by people in the criminal justice system.
Featured
Launch event: Enabling creativity in a restricted regime
Join us to launch our new guide, Creativity in a restricted regime: a guide for prison staff, with speakers from across the sector.
Applied Shakespeare in the Criminal Justice System
Learn more about how Shakespeare is used in criminal justice settings around the world with this conversation as part of the Shakespeare Beyond Borders Alliance launch.
Featured
NCJAA network hangout
Join the NCJAA and others working in arts and criminal justice for a virtual hang out.
Online information session with Geese Theatre Company
Join an expert practitioner from Geese Theatre Company to find out more and ask your questions about their theatre work in criminal justice and social welfare settings.
Is Anyone There? Outdoor theatre by prison leavers in Leeds
The Holbeck Jenkinson Lawn, LeedsTheatre company imagine if's new show devised by prison leavers debuts this August.
Arts in criminal justice forum: probation
Join the NCJAA and others working in arts and criminal justice for a virtual forum focusing on probation.
Art in prison: online panel from Ripon Museums
OnlineAn online panel from Ripon Museums will feature speakers from the voluntary sector, academia and the prison service.
‘The I and the We’: Koestler Arts annual exhibition
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, LondonKoestler Arts' UK exhibition is back at the Southbank Centre, with pieces reflecting on loss, relationships and prison life created during the pandemic.
My Old Man: new play from imagine if
Various - UK Various, United KingdomTheatre company imagine if’s latest production My Old Man goes on tour across the UK this autumn.
Changing Tunes Annual Concert
Redland Church Hall Redland Church Hall, Redland Green Road, Redland, United KingdomChanging Tunes presents an evening of live music performed by ex-prison residents, showcasing artists represented by their new label.
Training: Working creatively with women in the criminal justice system
OnlineThis online course provides an insight into theatre company Clean Break's work for theatre practitioners and students.
Unchained Nights: poetry and music
London London, United KingdomPoet Lady Unchained returns to host an evening of live music and poetry by artists with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
Invisible Sentences from Uninterrupted Theatre
Brighton , United KingdomA new play based on real stories from women with loved ones in prison premieres in Brighton this November.
Clinks annual conference and AGM 2021
OnlineThis year’s conference takes place online over three days and is packed full of workshops, talks and panel discussions.
Exhibition: Restricted views – creative outlooks
Liverpool Liverpool, United KingdomAn innovative photography project by Novus learners from HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross is being showcased at Liverpool's Open Eye Gallery.
Featured
Arts in criminal justice network forum: access to prisons
OnlineJoin a range of speakers to discuss access challenges faced by arts practitioners working in secure settings.
Featured
Anne Peaker Lecture 2022: The power of words
OnlineJoin 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.
NCJAA Conference 2022: A new way of working – what does building back better look like for the arts in criminal justice?
OnlineThe 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.
10 YEARS OF SOUNDING OUT AND MAKING TRACKS
Join Irene Taylor Trust to celebrate a decade of ‘Sounding Out’ and ‘Making Tracks’ with a special showcase performance featuring musicians we have worked with over the last ten years.
Arts in criminal justice network forum: Introduction to the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
OnlineThe NCJAA arts in criminal justice forums are regular online events themed around important ideas and relevant developments in criminal justice. You’ll have the chance to hear from expert speakers in both practice and policy, meet others working in the field, and share good practice within the network.
Movement Medicine
Growing the capacities of grassroots movements, community health providers and those at the frontlines to become sustainable and adaptive.
Koestler Arts: Freedom
Exhibition opening times:
Monday – Tuesday: 10.00am – 5.30pm
Wednesday – Sunday: 10.00am – 8.00pm
Clinks annual conference and AGM 2022
What next? Building strength and unity in a changing criminal justice system
Anne Peaker Lecture 2023
Register now: Anne Peaker Lecture 2023 Thank you to Sophie Gladstone for kindly giving us permission to use her portrait of Carl 21 February | online | free Anne Peaker was a pioneer […]
All England criminal justice forum
Tuesday 7 March 2023, 10:30 - 12:00 Online Free Clinks' England criminal justice forums aim to bring together partners working across the criminal justice system. These forums provide an opportunity […]
Creative Inclusion: where education, health and justice merge
Thursday 9 March 2023, 09:30 - 12:30 Online Free Neurodivergent people in the criminal justice system have a variety of needs, across health, social care and education. The aim of […]
NCJAA presents Inspire
Rich MixSustainability in the arts and criminal justice sector 21 March | Rich Mix, London The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) presents Inspire: Sustainability in the arts and criminal justice sector, featuring […]
Pragmatism and progress. Using values to build the case for bridges from prison.
4 April | Online | free How can we help more people to see that? How can we build support for action and investment in these areas? These are the […]
All Wales criminal justice forum
Clinks All Wales criminal justice forums bring together partners working across Wales in the criminal justice system. The forums will be held quarterly, providing an opportunity for people working in the criminal justice system to find out about latest government policy developments impacting organisations working in Wales.
Clinks: No place for old men: what the evidence tells us
This is part of our “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series, to accompany Clinks' Evidence Library, giving you the chance to ask your own questions of leading academics talking about the latest research on an important criminal justice topic.
Clinks: Doing our stories justice
zoomThis is a free event exploring how framing can play a part in how we tell stories of lived experience
Clinks in conversation with Amy Rees and Phil Copple
Join us for this exciting opportunity for the voluntary sector to engage with Amy Rees, Director General CEO, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and Phil Copple, the Director of Operations, HMPPS at our hybrid event. We will be hearing about the new HMPPS senior leadership structure and learning about the priorities and vision for the service, including the role and the value of the voluntary sector working within it.
Clinks: Working with women in the criminal justice system workshop
This workshop is exclusive to Women’s network members only.
Clinks: HMPPS Rehabilitation Services Engagement Event
OnlineHis Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, in conjunction with Clinks, is organising an event to provide further details and clarity about the different ways HMPPS can partner with organisations to deliver services to people on probation and in prison.
HMPPS Regional Third Sector Stakeholder Events
Join Clinks and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Third Sector Partnerships and Programmes Team to gather feedback on the organisation-wide Third Sector Partnership Approach at a series of free events.
Arts in Criminal Justice Network Forum
OnlineNCJAA forums are open to all working, or with an interest in, arts in criminal justice.
Open Clasp theatre company showcase new production: Rupture
west end women and girls centreOpen Clasp's latest play Rupture, written by Catrina McHugh MBE and directed by Rachel Glover was co-created with women from HMP Low Newton.
Clinks & London Probation: West London Engagement Event
OnlineOnline Engagement Event for Voluntary Sector Organisations in West London interested in applying for funding to support people on probation from Minority Ethnic Groups
River of Sound – an evening of gamelan music
SheffieldEMERGENCE COLLECTIVE / RESONATE SHEFFIELD / FOOD FROM OPEN KITCHEN A chance to hear the unique sound of a Javanese 'gamelan' orchestra - a family of tuned instruments including gongs, […]
‘Plants, Prisons and Potential’ with Faye Claridge
OnlineJoin the PLA and artist Faye Claridge for a conversation about gardening for wellbeing in prisons.
Navigating the criminal justice system workshop
Date Tuesday 12 September 2023, 10:00 - 13:00 Location Online Are you new to working or volunteering in the criminal justice system? Do you have volunteers or staff members who […]
Featured
Cross-cultural arts practice with young people
Northumbria UniversityThis 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.
New Starts and Prison Arts Symposium
Liverpool Hope University, Novus and TATE Liverpool invite you to New Starts and Prison Arts, a day's event on the very latest progressive education practices in prison arts in the UK.
Inspiring Futures Conference
Cambridge - generic Cambridge, United KingdomA day of presentations, discussions and workshops on the arts in criminal justice, featuring findings from the Inspiring Futures project.
Hampshire Arts and Women’s sector collaboration event: Caring for the Caretakers
The Point Eastleigh, United KingdomThe National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) are working alongside Clinks Women’s Network and member organisation BearFace Theatre to bring you an exciting event that will bring together practitioners and organisations working, or with an interest in working with women in criminal justice through the arts or other ways.
Free Writing Development Training
OnlineWorking in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund, this is a programme of free, digital workshops held throughout 2024/24 to teach vital writing development skills for reports, case studies, and funding applications.
Clinks annual conference 2023
Making race and justice everybody's business
Navigating the criminal justice system workshop
Join Clinks at this three-hour workshop for voluntary sector staff and volunteers in which we aim to increase awareness of and provide the opportunity to explore and discuss how the […]
Working and volunteering in prisons training
Join Clinks at this three-hour training session for voluntary sector staff and volunteers in which we aim to raise awareness of the prison environment and provide information on key aspects […]
Prison education: what the evidence tells us
Jon Collins; Chief Executive of Prisoners' Education Trust, will discuss the latest evidence and the key elements which make for 'good' prison education. This is part of our “A matter […]
Clinks: London Criminal Justice Forum
All voluntary organisations working in the London Criminal Justice System are warmly invited to attend our next London criminal justice forum taking place online on Thursday 21 March (13:00 - 14:30).
Anne Peaker Lecture 2024: Inspiring Futures
Tuesday 26 March | 16:00 - 18:00 | Online | Free In this year’s Anne Peaker lecture we will publicly share the findings of the Inspiring Futures research project for the […]
World Art Day
15 April A celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. Image credit: NCJAA presents Inspire 2023 – Jasmine Thompson
Prison education: what the evidence tells us
This is part of our “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series, to accompany our Evidence Library, giving you the chance to ask your own questions of […]
Why gender matters in the criminal justice system – 2 part workshop
Monday 13 May 2024, 10:00 - Tuesday 14 May 2024, 13:00 | Online | From £95
North of England criminal justice forum
Monday 30 September 2024, 13:30 - 15:00 | Online.