Support our Big Give campaign!

Support our Big Give campaign!

Let’s raise £5,000 between 18th - 25th March

and see it doubled to £10,000 by Big Give

We’re taking part in the Big Give and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture ‘Arts for Impact’ campaign to raise money to provide Art Workshops/Mentoring for artists who have been in prison to improve their wellbeing, reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance their rehabilitation into the community ….

and also to make great art together!

 Every donation you make will be matched by the Big Give and will have double the impact. Let’s raise £5,000 and see it doubled by Big Give to £10,000.

Donate between 18-25th March via our campaign here.

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Mentoring offenders and ex-offenders to find not only a new creativity, but a new life.

Prodigal Arts is a registered charity that provides opportunities for prisoners and ex-offenders to produce and sell artwork created in art mentoring sessions and their own time as part of their ongoing rehabilitation.

The aim of Prodigal Arts is to help people in prison and post-release 'unlock' their creative potential, 'setting free' a positive sense of individual achievement and self-worth which aims to contribute to reducing the likelihood of re-offending.

Bristol Old Vic by Leyhill artist P.S. This artwork was featured in our recent exhibition, ‘Bristol Diversity’ at the beautiful St Georges, Bristol.

Our Artists made work in response to Bristol and its cultural and historical diversity and landmarks.

Prints and originals

Available for purchase

What we achieve with artists in prisons and post-release

Showcasing our incredible artwork to the wider community

Read case studies from the artists showing the impact art mentoring made on their lives

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Case Study

Prodigal Arts gives prisoners a connection to the outside world, a private piece of self-worth. On release, it can serve as a reminder that you are valued and you still have an outlet for your creations.” Andrew