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In May, 2009, Resolana proudly presented Not Who You Think I Am, Resolana's first exhibit of art by incarcerated women. Over 250 people attended the May 1 opening. Guest curated by Edith Baker, Denise M A Brown and Nancy Rebal, the week-long exhibit was held in gallery space generously donated by La Reunion Texas and featured art made in Resolana programs at Dallas County Jail and Texas prisons. Both the work of individuals and exuberant group projects were featured, including drawings, hand-made dolls, weavings, mandalas and an accordion art book. The exhibit received some exciting media attention which helped raise the profile of both Resolana and the women we serve. It was featured in the Dallas Morning News, on KERA-TV's THINK and Good Morning TX. (Check out this media coverage at In the News) Response to the art was heart-felt and positive. One reviewer wrote Raw, powerful, emotive … women in arts like you've never seen before. Not Who You Think I Am features multimedia works created by women incarcerated in Texas prisons. Many of the pieces are moving and spell-binding, and they show a human, sympathetic side of these prisoners that is impossible to ignore. This must-see exhibit is presented by Resolana - a nonprofit organization that works to educate and empower incarcerated women. A portion of the exhibit traveled to the County Commissioners Court in June, 2009, and will go on to other venues in the future. Contact Resolana for more information about this traveling exhibit. More photos of art created by Resolana participants can be found on flickr. Resolana  -  PO Box #225175  -  Dallas, Texas 75222  -  USA