The Open Door Project – A Touring Exhibition

The Library and Arts Centre at HMP Channings Wood has been developed into a safe and supportive space, where the men can access information, advice and a wealth of arts and creative opportunities. This freedom of expression supports mental health and wellbeing and offers a pathway to education and potential employment.  
The Open Door Project has been supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Runs daily from Friday 18th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024.

With Special Thanks 

A special note of thanks is given to our partners and supporters who have made this project and exhibition possible.
 
The National Lottery through Arts Council England 
The men at HMP Channings Wood 
Library and Arts Centre Staff and Orderlies 
Weston College 
Staff and colleagues at HMP Channings Wood
The Artists, Arts organisations and Workshop facilitators including:
Lili John Ceramist, Amba Arts Ltd
Simon, George, Judith and Rosie from Double Elephant Print Workshop
Mike, Liam, Charmaine, Mark and Jarvis from Sound Communities CIC
Vik and Hannah from Weird Sticks CIC
Kate Massey-Chase from Plymouth Marjon University 
Gary, Si and Neil from The Outsiders Project
Abi, Geoffrey and Merlin from Higher Beings Circus
James Carr from Drum Devon
Dave Fuglar from Changing Tunes 
Gus and Hannah from Szabotage (Street Artist)
 
Exhibition Spaces and Venues including

Torre Abbey Museum
Newton Abbot Museum
Exeter Custom House
Exeter Phoenix
MAKE Southwest
Cockington Court, Centre of Creativity
The Tap House, Newton Abbot
Artizan Gallery, Torquay
Weston College Creative Arts Department 
Exhibition design and support:
Abbey Plastics Southwest Ltd
Partington Print Ltd
539 Creative