The Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of Creative Tracks: Artwork from Inside the Athens-Clarke County Jail, on view in the Ronnie Lukasiewicz Gallery from January 22, 2026 through March 21, 2026. An opening reception is scheduled for January 22, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

This exhibition is a selection of artwork made over the past year in Creative Tracks, a new studio art program for residents of the ACC jail. Originally initiated by the Lyndon House Arts Center as a stand-alone class, this program is now integrated within the Reentry Quality Support Program administered by the Sherriff’s Office, with the mission to provide jail residents with the resources, education, and training needed to successfully transition back into the broader community. 

Taught by artist, educator, and business-owner Kristen Bach, Creative Tracks is designed to enhance the well-being and rehabilitation of the students by providing a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and emotional release. Class projects include observational botanical drawings, zine-making, exploration of aqueous media, large collaborative drawings, and model-making, all with a focus on self-reflection and developing patience, perseverance, and constructive communication. 

The Creative Tracks students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and while most have little formal art-making experience, they bring boundless creativity and a deep engagement with the materials. Through openness to listening, learning, and sharing their personal stories, the students are forging new creative pathways for themselves. 

All exhibitions at Lyndon House Arts Center are free of charge and open to the public.  Exhibitions are on view during regular gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.