Bridging Worlds: Art from Behind Bars

Exhibit at Republic of Cider | 2960 4th Avenue S #109 Seattle, WA 98134

Open Hours:  Friday:  4PM-7PM | Saturday:  2PM-7PM | Every 4th Sunday: 11AM-5PM 

The “Bridging Worlds: Art from Behind Bars” exhibit showcases the creativity of incarcerated individuals, sharing their stories to challenge stigmas and highlight the power of personal transformation through art.

Supporting Families

50% of proceeds will benefit “Left Behind and Without,” a non-profit providing vital resources to children of incarcerated parents, helping them overcome emotional and financial challenges.

Featured Artists

Jim Fussell

Jim Fussell

 I am a self-taught artist and the Founder of Domino Deeds, an organization based on the pay it forward initiative.  I have donated over 9000 paintings to silent auctions for Pets for Vets, The Down Syndrome Association, Project X for Autism, Children’s homes,...

Taylor Tom Conley

Taylor Tom Conley

Born and raised in a small town in Washington State, Taylor’s checkered past does not define his future. His life is now shaped by his pursuit of redemption and his commitment to making a positive impact.

William Malicoat

William Malicoat

Being an animal lover, I began with wildlife and peoples pets, traditional portrait and modern portrait styles, recently taking on people, black and white and color

Todd Leatherland

Todd Leatherland

Although as an artist, I have limitations; what I do possess is desire and seduction. Also, I am a student with a thirst for knowledge; so I always design and create from techniques like Leonardo tought.

Rodger Demetrius Conant

Rodger Demetrius Conant

I spend most of my time drawing, my education, and working on my art. Also, I exercise, and I stay active and healthy.

Clayton McCormick

Clayton McCormick

I’ve known since I was little that I had set myself apart from others with my imagination and artistic skills.

Cheryl Sutton

Cheryl Sutton

I’m Razor AKA Cheryl Sutton, I am a  multi-versatile spazmarticly creative supernaturally morbid over the top skin, Walls to paper I can do it all. I love every part of art, Art is not only in my mind but runs through my veins. It is my passion! Art has always...

Salvador Molina

Salvador Molina

Hello My name is Salvador Molina Rivera; I am a Puerto Rican 47 years old and enjoy drawing everything I got my heart and mind. I am serving 23 to life.  My way of expressing myself through artwork is the only way I feel connected with the future. I also love to...

Paul Thorsteinson

Paul Thorsteinson

I have a passion for all styles and mediums: writing, poetry, watercolor, sculpture, metalwork, painting, you name it, I express it.

Garrick Hastings

Garrick Hastings

Truly- If a picture is worth a thousand words- then I will let my art speak in my behalf.

Adam Baumann

Adam Baumann

I want to thank all of you for your support of Designed Conviction. Our vast prison population in the USA greatly needs organizations like this one to aid us in correcting our mindsets.

J Eren Manuel

J Eren Manuel

I love all forms of art and it has been my passion since childhood. I also enjoy other joyous simplicities this life has to offer.

Nicholas Romo

Nicholas Romo

Luckily for me, the idea of drawing has always had me fascinated. So as an individual the thoughts of learning and perfecting this hobby.

Brittany Wiest

Brittany Wiest

I loved all things art, whether it be words of poetry and song, or lines that work together to form our innermost feelings.

Jessie Milo

Jessie Milo

My motivation for drawing can vary, sometimes I draw for fun, sometimes I’m inspired and compelled to create and sometimes I draw for food, cause I still gotta eat. My favorite art medium is marker and pen on canvas or cloth. Portraits, civil rights era and political art.