SCA Participant: Artivism and the “Aha” Moment

Think back to the exact moment when you decided to become an activist.

 

Go ahead. We’ll wait.

Was it…

 

Because someone sent you a petition?
Or because a friend forwarded you an advocacy alert?
Or, I know: was it because you read a really great white paper?

 

Chances are, none of these inspired you to become an activist. So why do advocacy organizations persist in using these approaches?

 

The answer is: they are safe and tested. They generate the kinds of measurable returns that professionals love to see. And they are not likely to end in a spectacular failure.

We recently brought the School for Creative Activism to healthcare professionals through Open Society Foundations. One participant, Sacha Evans, describes her experiences including the “Ah Ha” moment of Artistic Activism and why it’s important to diversify approaches. Continue reading her blog post HERE.