While locked up for six years in federal prison, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monumental works of art, including an astonishing 30-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel, and newspaper. He smuggles out each panel piece-by-piece with the help of fellow artists, only seeing the mural in totality upon coming home. As Jesse’s work captures the art world’s attention, he struggles to adjust to life outside, living with the threat that any misstep will trigger a life sentence. Featuring visual artists Jesse Krimes, Russell Craig, Jared Owens, and Gilberto Rivera.

Program Panelists:

• Micala Gingrich-Gaylord, CEO of ComfortCare Homes & Community Artist
• Desmond Bryant, Program Manager & Lead Organizer, Progeny/Destination Innovation
• Steven Stonehouse, Director of Corrections, Sedgwick County Department of Corrections
• Dr. Kevin Harrison, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Honors College at Wichita State University and WAM Board Member
• Riccardo Harris, Executive Director, Wichita GEAR UP and Panel Moderator

Free to WAM Members and college students with ID / $10 tickets to the general public