Michigan inmates make ArtPrize history with welded sculpture in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Patrons walking into The B.O.B., the beloved ‘Big Old Building’ in downtown Grand Rapids, have encountered more than just a party atmosphere the last couple of weeks.

Located among the collection of restaurants and clubs at 20 Monroe Ave. NW lies a sculpture called “Arc of Redemption.”

It was created by more than 30 inmates enrolled in the welding program at the Muskegon Correctional Facility (MCF). The sculpture reflects their journey of learning new skills, developing discipline and pursuing a second chance, according to the artists’ statement…

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