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Hidden Art Locked Away

Inmates Take Pride in their Creativity

Hidden Art Locked Away

(BOP) - USP Leavenworth inmates Terry Manning and John Glenn take pride in working with other inmates to develop their creative talents. Through a 12-week course, supervised by Recreation Supervisor Terence Avery, these two men teach other inmates how to make beautiful craft items. Many of the items are given to children at a local children's hospital in Kansas City, and other items are displayed at an annual community art show. USP Leavenworth inmates have had items in the show for more than 35 years. This year inmates displayed 69 paintings, 15 drawings, and 91 leather-craft items. The show, "Hidden Art Locked Away," was held on February 2, 2016 at a local community center in Leavenworth, Kansas.