The Mission of House of Creativity HOC is to counter the social and intellectual repression facilitated through systems of mass incarceration, by uplifting incarcerated visual artists, developing opportunities for their visibility as creators, and expanding their abilities as community contributors. It is our belief that there is transformative potential in using art as a vehicle to bridge the barriers between incarcerated artists, community engagement, and cultural preservation. Incarcerated artists can obtain support while being positioned to advocate for their humanity and that of others while addressing the negative impacts of the criminal punishment system.