Can I still submit my artwork if I don’t want to enter a contest?
YES!
We are asking anyone who is interested in submitting their art for the virtual gallery to fill out a “Participant Consent Form” and then submit all artwork by calling your local John Howard Society institutional support line to organize a pickup time; or simply mail your artwork and consent forms directly to us at:
“Pathway to miyo-pimâtisiwin – Virtual Art Gallery”
1801 Toronto Street, Regina, SK, S4M 1M7
Your artwork will be stored safely by Pathway to miyo-pimâtisiwin and can be returned to your family upon request.
We would love to give artists the opportunity to tell their stories or any narrative that goes along with their artwork. Therefore, additional space is given on the Participant Consent Form. Additional pages may be included if space is an issue.
As of August 20, 2021, this contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!
What kind of artwork are you looking for?
We are interested in showcasing how being incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you.
What are your experiences? How has this affected your mental health? How has it affected your families? Other ideas may include:
- Isolation due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- What was access to cleaning products, showers and PPE like?
- Were daily schedules different?
- How was visitation different?
- Did programming change?
- How did this impact access to mental health supports?
- Was technology or library access affected?
Who is eligible to participate?
Individuals currently incarcerated or who have been incarcerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When will the Virtual Art Gallery be online to view?
The current launch date is October 4th 2021.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
For more questions about the gallery please contact either:
- The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan’s institutional support line at: 1-866-584-2115
- Emails can be sent to pathwaytomiyopimatisiwin@gmail.com