The training by the Center transformed Jeanine Abrams McLean’s, approach to civic engagement. She learned to integrate joy with creativity and strategic objectives, moving beyond enthusiastic efforts to structured, impactful projects.
For Jeanine Abrams McLean, president of Fair Count, the training by the Center transformed her approach to civic engagement. She learned to integrate joy with creativity and strategic objectives, moving beyond enthusiastic efforts to structured, impactful projects.
One significant outcome was the development of Fair Count’s “WHYlie the Whale” initiative, conceived and executed by Aileen Loy for Fair count’s 365 Bus Tour, which targeted rural communities. Initially designed to engage children, this flying life-size inflatable whale unexpectedly attracted adults who engaged in voting-related conversations in a lighthearted atmosphere. With the help of the whale and other engaging tactics, Fair Count collected 40,000 Commit To Vote cards in 40 Georgia counties during the very important 2022 election cycle.
Jeanine’s experience with The Center for Artistic Activism gave her the tools to think big while creating practical prototypes, empowering her team to be creative and realistic in their activism. This partnership continues to shape how Fair Count connects with communities and fosters civic engagement.
“The best thing about The Center for Artistic Activism is it’s one thing for people to talk about how we should use creative methods, and another to develop training resources that show there is a process for making this type of work effective.”
— Jeanine Abrams McLean, President of Fair Count, USA
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