The Art of Change

One of the hot topics in deconstructing the juggernaut of Obama's election campaign was the critical role of arts in presenting the candidates image and generating an emotionally engaged base of supporters. What have we learned about cultural organizing that we can apply to social change efforts on a myriad of critical issues? What are the different ways that artists approach cultural tools? In this session, we'll share strategies for connecting purposeful art to strategic campaigns.

Presenters:
Malkia Cyril, Center for Media Justice
Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Youth Speaks
Nick Szuberla, Appalshop

Moderated by: Maori Karmael Holmes, Leeway Foundation