ART IS CHANGE: Strategies & Skills for Activist Artists & Cultural Organizers
Bill ClevelandCan 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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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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Wholehearted thank you to Mr. Cleveland for this archive of transformative practices.
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A pointed exploration of how artists and cultural organizers apply strategy and practice to social change, governance, and healing in communities. Episodes frequently connect art to activism, policy, and democratic process, with deep dives into narrative change, cross-sector collaboration, and civic engagement. Notable is the consistent emphasis on ethical partnership, humility, and long-term community impact, often illustrated through case studies from museums, public memory projects, and grassroots interventions. The show is likely to appeal to practitioners who want concrete methods, real-world partnerships, and thought-provoking conversations about art as a vehicle for justice and resilience, rather than purely theoretical discussions.
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1. Jiva Manske
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4. Rose Eason
5. April Chalay
6. Matthew Chase-Daniel
7. Mark Kendall
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