About
The Returning Artists Guild (RAG) is a community of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated creatives building connection, opportunity, and belonging through artistic practice.
A peer-led creative community rooted in art, collective care, and cultural change. The Returning Artists Guild (RAG) is a community of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated creatives building connection, opportunity, and belonging through artistic practice. Through creative support, mutual aid, and public engagement, we help artists thrive while expanding public understanding of incarceration, community, and what becomes possible when people have the resources and support they need to flourish.
Our Story
Discover how a creative community founded by incarcerated artists grew into an innovative organization rooted in mutual support and shared leadership. Read more →
Mission, Vision and Values
Learn about the principles that guide our work and the future we are working to create. Read more →
Our People
Meet the founders, board members who help shape the Returning Artists Guild. Read more →