CPA Events
We have an incredible lineup of events planned.
Here’s what’s coming up in 2026 (some event details TBD):
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🎨Prison Arts
“Creative Connecticut: James D.E. Scott”
In collaboration with the Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program, The Wadsworth presents the visionary work of incarcerated artist James D.E. Scott. Made from soap, floor wax, and other materials that are accessible within the prison system, Scott’s elaborate sculptures explore fantasy, architecture, and religious themes.
James D.E. Scott’s soap sculpture “The Church of the Angels,” is located in the main entryway of the museum of “The Helen & Harry Gray Court,” part of the museum’s “Creative Connecticut” series.
📍Hartford
The Wadsorth
600 Main Street, Hartford, CT
📅May 7 to September 10, 2026
Museum Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: Noon–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am–5pm
💰For museum details and cost of admission CLICK HERE
For more information about the show: CLICK HERE
“Old New Gate Museum of Art”
A new exhibition is also about to be installed at the “Old New Gate Museum of Art” in East Granby. “Freedom Before Freedom” features the work of incarcerated Native American artists and runs until the end of October in conjunction with the 250th Anniversary of the United States celebrations at the Old New Gate historical site (the first State Prison in America!).
📍East Granby
Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine
115 Newgate Rd.
Art displayed in the visitor’s building
📅June to October
💰For hours and cost of admission CLICK HERE
“Out of Prison Making Art” Prison Arts Alumni Show
This year’s alumni show will be the first for two long-term, hugely impactful, artists: James Pinder, the “Norman Rockwell of Connecticut prisons,” and Mark Despres, easily the most prolific (and surreal!) artist we have ever worked with both artists are home after over 30 years incarcerated. We look forward to celebrating the hard work that brought them home and to following their work on the
outside.
📍Hartford
CT State Community College (Capitol Community College)
950 Main Street, Hartford, CT
📅August to November, exact dates and details TBD
💰Free to attend
Prison Arts Annual Show
The Annual Show will open in December at the Museum of Contemporary Art/Connecticut in Westport. We are presently working with 381 artists in prison, and many of them will be participating in this sprawling, diverse, and powerful annual event!
📍Museum of Contemporary Art CT
Westport, CT
📅December 206 to March 2027
💰Free to attend
👟Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon
Once again CPA will be participating as a Silver Charity for this amazing event. The Hartford Marathon Foundation is proud of the many generous participants who have run for a cause and used the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, Team 26.2 Relay or Charity 5K as a fundraiser.
Whether you choose to volunteer with CPA, walk the 5K, run the half marathon, tackle the relay, or take on the full marathon, there’s a place for everyone on Team CPA.
📅Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍Downtown Hartford
💰Cost varies per race
For registration and more information CLICK HERE