Art Behind Bars, the art-based community service program for inmates in the Monroe County Detention Center in Key West, Florida, will host several shows in 2009, including "Art After Bars", and their "15th Birthday Party Show" in September.

As part of these events, there will be a Silent Auction of artwork donated by inmates in prisons all over the country. If you would like to donate a piece of your artwork or handicraft, you may do so knowing that it will be seen by hundreds of people at each show. Sale of the artwork will help fund an on-going innovative program that has helped more than 7,500 inmates, while raising money for 400 non-profit organizations nationwide. We can reimburse for postage if permissible. To contribute a piece, pack safely and mail to:

Art Behind Bars

PO Box 2034

Key West, FL 33045-2034

You may include a brief note, if you want to, about what art means to you or how it helps you in your life. This will be displayed with the donated piece, unless you say otherwise. Your participation and support are greatly appreciated!