Winslow, Arizona Department of Corrections
Interactive Concerts
Winslow Correctional Facility, part of the Arizona Department of Corrections, presents a unique opportunity to harness the power of the arts in a setting with limited access to private industry and community support. Our regular interactive concerts provide a much-needed creative outlet, fostering emotional intelligence and pro-social behavior among residents.
In collaboration with the facility’s chaplain, we are developing a program to build a chorus that unites men from diverse backgrounds through music. By listening to and performing music together, residents can create a calmer atmosphere and build connections with one another.
We are also exploring improvised songwriting as a means of self-expression and creativity. This initiative encourages residents to engage with music in new ways, promoting personal growth and emotional well-being.
Our commitment to bringing arts to underserved populations aims to transform the Winslow Correctional Facility into a space where music fosters community and change.
Composer Collaborations
Arts Capacity programs showcase works by living American composers, offering contemporary musical experiences that inspire creativity. Arts Capacity is honored to have collaborated with the following living artists at Winslow Correctional Facility.
- Rob Demmer
- Quinn Mason
- Marc Mellits
- Holly Mulcahy
Testimonials
“This was new to me. I’ve never payed attention to this type of instrument and honestly it was very interesting and seemed to clear my mind and set a chill, positive, vibe somewhat relaxing. I really did enjoy it.”
“Performance made me feel relaxed and made me have a feeling of nostalgia. Made me think about family childhood. And made me feel somthing [sic] in the soul.”
“Grin, It brought a sense of peace and calm. It took me outside the gates of my own mine. It felt trusting. In memory, It gave me the sense of a gentale [sic] touch, on ease to open up and be at peace with loss. Lockdown, gave the strongest feeling of spirit, a silent expression, a connection to self.”
“I Enjoyed the music very much, it helped me open up to ASK QUESTIONS. Although I didn’t ask or comment on how the music made me feel, Live and in person the violin sounded amazing and was so curious how the violinist brought my curiousity [sic] out on how it made me feel if it makes any sense.”
- May 23, 2024
Surveys from prisoners reveal the transformative power of our interactive concert program, bringing hope and connection through the arts.
