Beyond the Bars Caged Bird Arts Slam

An evening of performance and visual art at the Scott Galvin Community Center spotlights creative work tied to themes of economic freedom, collective power and community resilience. The program marks the fifth anniversary of Beyond the Bars and invites audiences into a space shaped by artistic expression and shared experience.

Beyond the Bars Caged Bird Arts Slam takes place Sunday, December 14 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Poets, musicians and visual artists will present work aligned with the event’s focus on reclaiming economic autonomy, with opportunities for additional participants to sign up in advance. The gathering is designed as a forum for creativity, connection and reflection on the issues central to the organization’s mission.

Beyond the Bars works with criminalized workers across multiple industries through organizing, rights education, advocacy and research. The arts slam extends that work into a cultural context, offering a platform that underscores how storytelling and artistic practice can support community-building and social engagement.