Jeffrey Greene enjoys a long list of responsibilities with CPA’s Prison Arts Program. In his role, Jeffrey is an advocate, counselor, instructor, designer, curator, conservator, art preparator, grant writer, and spokesperson. Through Prison Arts, Jeffrey encourages, enables, and broadcasts unique, positive, and constructive endeavors within Connecticut’s Correctional Institutions. Annually, Jeffrey works with over 250 incarcerated artists and over 50 “alumni” artists in the outside community. He sees his work as a powerful demonstration of the immense value of hope, creativity, hard work, and diverse opportunities within the criminal justice system. Jeffrey has been with CPA and the Prison Arts Program Manager since 1991.
Recognized nationally and internationally for his experience and accomplishments. Jeffrey curated “How Art Changed the Prison” at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. He also organized artwork from Connecticut prisons for inclusion in Harper’s Magazine and The Washington Post Sunday Magazine. In addition, Jeffrey lectures widely about his work for Community Partners in Action.
Jeffrey Greene has a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from Hamilton College. He was a recipient of a 2020 Vision Award for Arts & Education from the Charter Oak Cultural Center.
In addition to his work in prisons, Jeffrey has organized visual arts and audio projects in the outside community with the homeless and formerly homeless and with children. In 2011, he co-curated the landmark exhibition Transeuphoria in New York City, focusing on the work of transgender artists. His musical projects have led him all over the world, earning “Single of the Week” in the NME (New Musical Express Magazine) and The London Times, as well as a coveted “Peel Session” on the BBC. His latest group is named Famous Problems.