2025-10-03T08:21:24-07:00 2024-12-31 861872153 Studio501 Inc 210 Rustic Lodge W Minneapolis MN 55419 990EZ 2024-01-01 882003501 ART FROM THE INSIDE ARTF 2675 Harvester Ave E Maplewood MN 55119 Antonio Espinosa Co-Founder & Director 6515927795 2025-10-06 1 1 Mary Cleary P02536450 6122293887 2025-10-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X artfromtheinsidemn.org X X 133771 X 111751 20782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 325 0 325 913 133771 0 0 34570 57218 0 1450 55610 148848 -15077 71350 0 56273 X 71350 57373 0 0 0 0 71350 57373 0 1100 71350 56273 Art from the Inside takes a multi-faceted approach to giving a voice to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists. Art from the Inside creates the opportunity for incarcerated artsits to have a visual voice through engaging community-centered exhibitions of their art. We host exhibits at a range of venues with the goal of making art accessible to anyone. We incorporate community disucssions and educational opportunities at each exhibit. We provide economic empowerment for the artists we work with through the sale of original art and prints. We are committed to taking a community-centered approach that includes education advocacy for a successful transition back into the community as part of our scope. We support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through the arts by promoting personal transformation, community engagement, and public education about the criminal justice system through exhibiting art created by people incarcerated in our state, supporting returning Art from the Inside (AFTI) advances its exempt purpose by using art to inspire healing, connection, and transformation for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. In the current year, AFTI organized multiple art exhibits featuring work created by incarcerated artists in Minnesota correctional facilities. These exhibits, displayed in public venues such as libraries, government offices, and community spaces, reached hundreds of community members and elevated the voices of people impacted by incarceration. 0 32430 In 2024, Art from the Inside (AFTI) implemented a transformative Art and Wellness Program at both MCF Shakopee and MCF Faribault, serving a total of 38 incarcerated individuals. The program combined trauma-informed art facilitation with wellness practices to promote healing, personal growth, and community-building among incarcerated participants. At MCF Shakopee, 16 women participated, reporting improvements in mental health, emotional resilience, and connection to family and culture. One participant noted, "I noticed my mental health improve rapidly over the 12 weeks," while another shared how the program deepened her bond with her child through artistic expression and cultural exploration. At MCF Faribault, 22 men engaged in the program. Participants emphasized the value of community and self-regulation, with one stating, "In stressful situations, I work on my breathing and I find calmness and peacefulness." The program created space for peer critique, trust-building, and re-establishing connections with loved ones. Across both sites, 28 of the 38 fellows were parents, and many expressed how the program helped rebuild family ties and foster deeper conversations with loved ones. The racial/ethnic makeup of participants reflected Minnesota's diverse incarcerated population: 26% White, 22% American Indian, 17% Black, 17% Hispanic, and 17% Asian. Overall, the program fostered emotional healing, artistic development, and a strong sense of belonging for incarcerated individuals, advancing AFTI's mission of using art to transform lives and promote community healing inside and beyond prison walls. 0 46571 In Summer 2024, Art from the Inside (AFTI) piloted a Justice Re-Imagined Youth Fellowship designed to support young people impacted by incarceration through creative expression, mentorship, and community building. The program provided a safe, supportive environment for youth to explore their identities, express emotions, and build resilience through visual art and wellness practices. Over the course of the summer, youth participants engaged in weekly workshops that included painting, storytelling, group dialogue, and community building activities. The program was facilitated by local artists and returning neighbors who served as powerful role models, demonstrating how creativity and healing are possible even in the face of trauma and systemic challenges. A key component of the program was a culminating community art exhibit, where participants shared their work with families, mentors, and community members. Youth spoke about how the program helped them process difficult emotions, connect with others who shared similar life experiences, and build confidence in their voice and creativity. 0 14420 93421 Ann Deiman-Thornton President 1 0 0 0 Ryan King Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Sara Rose Secretary 1 0 0 0 Greg Egan Director 1 0 0 0 Joy Yoshikawa Director 1 0 0 0 Jennifer Marx Director 1 0 0 0 Jessica Godes Director 1 0 0 0 Michele Livingston Director 1 0 0 0 Antonio Espinosa Officer / Co-Founder 20 18000 0 0 Jessica Espinosa Director / Co-Founder 5 5000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Antonio Espinosa 2675 Harvester Ave E Maplewood MN 55119 6515917795 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 0 104832 104832 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104832 104832 5500 99332 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104836 20782 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Miscellaneous income Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses include the following: $34,431 in program related expenses (supplies, art printing and other expenses, gallery costs); $12,408 in insurance, advertising and other expenses; $3,778 in travel costs; $2,819 in office supplies, website and technology subscription costs; $2,174 in other business expenses - bank and credit card fees and state registration fees; Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Sales tax owed on art sold during 2024