22/09/2026
This past weekend in Maine, the Inside Out Project and our Global Prison Art Program came together for a weekend centered on justice-impacted women, their families, and an exploration of continual growth and transformation.
We were hosted by Reentry Sisters , a Maine-based organization supporting women impacted by incarceration as they navigate reentry, rebuild their lives after incarceration, and reconnect with family and communities.
The weekend began with a screening of JRâs documentary Tehachapi and a conversation with Reentry Sisters and our Prison Art Program team, bringing together different perspectives and lived experiences around incarceration, reentry, and healing.
The following day, 38 people came together for âStill Becomingâ, an Inside Out Action showcasing the portraits of women who have experienced incarceration in Maine, alongside the people who have walked with them: their children, parents, siblings, partners, and loved ones.
Incarceration ripples into families and communities. These portraits create a space for the stories of women â and their families â who have experienced separation, returned home, and are committed to continuing to heal, grow, and become