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ART IS CHANGE: Strategies & Skills for Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers

Bill Cleveland
Animating Democracy
Social Justice
Bighart
Conflict Transformation
Environmental Justice
Social Change
Community Development
Community Engagement
Chicano Art
Arts-Animated Democracy
Alternate Roots
Creative Expression
Community Healing
Peacebuilding
Arts
Dr. Subhasis Banerji
Civil Rights
Democracy
Jewish and Palestinian Communities
Youth Mental Health

Can your art help dismantle injustice, shift systems, or spark healing in places like homeless shelters, emergency rooms, or city planning meetings? If you’re passionate about making a real difference through creativity, ART IS CHANGE (formerly known as Change the Story / Change the World) is your front-row seat to the real-world impact of art and social change. Hosted by author, musician, and res... more

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Artwork for ART IS CHANGE: Strategies & Skills for Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers

Latest Episodes

When unchecked power rewrites the story of America,

who gets to live, who gets to speak,

and who quietly disappears?

In this episode of ART IS CHANGE, Bill Cleveland shares next chapter in the continuing Weather Report, (now called the Arts Fre... more

What if a Musical Could Help us Tell the Truth

About Climate Change?

In this episode, Bill Cleveland sits down with theater director Emily Hartford and composer–storyteller Ned Hardford to explore Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs—a nine-epis... more

BIGhART is Australia's leading

arts & social change organization.

Making art, Building communities, Driving change.

30 years in operation,

62 communities engaged,

47 awards won,

550 artists contributed,

9, 500 people participated,

2. 6 ... more

Adios Leni

This isn’t a regular ART IS CHANGE episode. It’s a pause. A moment to mark the passing of Leni Sloan—artist, activist, catalytic troublemaker, and beloved friend.

In this special reflection, Bill Cleveland shares stories that trace Leni’... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Farid Karimi
Comedian, chef, poet, educator, and activist known as Mero Cocinero
Episode: 153: How Robert Farid Karimi Uses COMEDY & FOOD as a Powerful Strategy for Social Change
Liz Sunde
Founder of Music to Life and activist artist
Music to Life
Episode: 145: Liz Sunde Brings Music To Life: Activist Artists Making Music, Making Change, & Thriving
Bill McKibben
One of the grandfathers of the environmental movement, author of Here Comes the Sun
Episode: 144: Solar Story Circle: How Narrative Powers Democracy & Social Change
Frank Quiros
A participant of the Designing Creative Futures program who shares his experiences and growth through art and woodworking.
Episode: 143: Alma & Frank: Designing Creative Futures One Story at a Time
Alma Robinson
An advocate from California Lawyers for the Arts involved in the Designing Creative Futures initiative.
California Lawyers for the Arts
Episode: 143: Alma & Frank: Designing Creative Futures One Story at a Time
Samuel Redman
History professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: 141: Art and Resistance: Smithsonian, FREE DC, LA, and Beyond
Justin Yadi Yad Johnson
Part of Long Live GoGo, which uses GoGo music for community uplift
Long Live GoGo
Episode: 141: Art and Resistance: Smithsonian, FREE DC, LA, and Beyond
Nadya Tolokonnikova
Artist from Pussy Riot known for her performance art addressing police and state violence
Pussy Riot
Episode: 141: Art and Resistance: Smithsonian, FREE DC, LA, and Beyond
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Made an appearance discussing the opera 'The Central Park Five'
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Episode: 141: Art and Resistance: Smithsonian, FREE DC, LA, and Beyond

Host

Bill Cleveland
Host of the show, Bill Cleveland is an author, musician, and researcher with a focus on arts, social change, and community development.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • A resounding yes!

    When I was in my 20s I used to read this magazine called Yes! as an antidote to all the bad news that was “The News. “ Art is Change is another antidote in a time it’s especially needed…full of inspiration, hope, courage and pragmatism!

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    United States7 months ago
  • Art is Change!

    This podcast is inspiring and useful. A rare and great combo.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoomerPas
    United States8 months ago
  • What a gem, what a resource!

    Wholehearted thank you to Mr. Cleveland for this archive of transformative practices.

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    5
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    United States9 months ago
  • These are conversations that connect human creativity to community building, healing, and change. So many different takes on that proposition. So much to learn. And really entertaining too.

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    3 years ago
  • If you are interested in exploring how art and culture can contribute to a healthy, just, sustainable future then this is the show for you. What an incredibly diverse group of creative activists and change agents!

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    4 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its inspiring content and powerful stories of change.
Many describe it as a necessary resource for artists seeking to make a difference in their communities.
A frequent sentiment is appreciation for the practical insights and strategies shared by guests.

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159 What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia: PART 2
Q: How are you approaching something of this scale?
It's about recalibrating our approach and being open to the lessons learned over time, through community engagement and understanding.
159 What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia: PART 2
Q: Could you say something about what it takes to make work that is both focused and rigorous and so highly adaptive to changing conditions?
It requires careful listening and an understanding of the community context, taking a long-term view rather than working with set deadlines.
157 What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia? Part 1
Q: Can you tell us about one of the many things that you have done that personifies cultural justice and the right to thrive?
Scott Rankin describes a project related to Albert Namajira and the fight for copyright access for his descendants, which highlights the intersection of art, community, and justice.
157 What Can We Learn From Activist Artists in Australia? Part 1
Q: What is your work in the world? How do you share it, particularly with people who don't have the backstory?
Scott Rankin shares that his work focuses on bringing invisible stories into visibility, aiming to create empathy and understanding through storytelling and inclusive processes.
156: Why Should Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers Care About Sustainability?
Q: Can you talk about measurable impact in the context of sustained cultural presence?
The impact of art is difficult to measure, particularly aesthetic disabilities; however, sustaining cultural practices is essential for community development.

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This podcast offers insightful discussions about the intersection of art and activism, focusing on how creativity can effect social change in various community contexts. The host explores the experiences and strategies of activist artists and cultural organizers who are actively working to dismantle injustice and foster healing in environments such as homeless shelters and community planning meetings. The content emphasizes practical insights for artists looking to deepen their impact in settings that require navigating complex social dynamics, making it a valuable resource for those interested in using art as a catalyst for transformation and advocating for equity in their communities.

What sets this podcast apart is its dedication to sho... more

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