Training
We offer training for artists, activists, and organizations on theory, methods and skills for maximizing their impact. In 2021 alone we’ve trained hundreds of activists, artists, and investigative journalists in the Western Balkans and West Africa, and democracy advocates across the United States, and public health advocates around the world.
Current Training
Online: The Art of Activism: Learning Labs
Training Case Studies
Unstoppable Voters: Columbus Training
Advising
We provide advising for groups and organizations on strategic, creative methods for activism, grant making, and assessment. 2021 advising partners include; Greenpeace, A Blade of Grass, Art Against Ageism, Recess Art, and Open Society Foundations.
Research
We conduct and share research on the practice and impact of artistic activism.
Resources
We give away podcasts, videos, webinars, guides and other online training resources you can access now..
Featured Resources
Our book The Art of Activism: Your All Purpose Guide to Making the Impossible Possible published by O/R Press.
Publication: Why Artistic Activism?
Revolutionizing Activism – our online discussion series covering innovative ideas in artistic activism from around the globe
What we do
Art + Activism = Impact
Featured Alumnus
Donate
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News
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Ready to get involved in the 2024 elections?
We can help! We’re nearing 100 days from Election Day 2024, and if the past few days are any indication, the months ahead of us are sure to be just as weird and unknowable. No matter what happens, we know we’re going to need a surge of energy to get people to vote. That means…
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Trainings + Funding for Artists
A program to support U.S. artists creatively engaging in the 2024 election Are you an artist who wants to use your creativity to inspire people to vote this year? Review our special Art for the Polls online workshops! Earlier this month, we provided resources and insights to help artists channel their unique skills and imagination…
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Futures are Weird and Unknowable
Hi, it’s Steve (co-founder of the Center for Artistic Activism) and I’m here to validate you: yup, things are weird. It’s been an unusual month here in the U.S; wild court rulings, the sudden uncertainty around Joe Biden’s candidacy, and someone tried to assassinate Donald Trump. Stability comes from feeling we can somewhat anticipate the…
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Art for the Polls
Our program to support U.S. artists creatively engaging in the 2024 election Are you an artist who wants to use your creativity to inspire people to vote this year? Join our special Art for the Polls online workshop! On July 9 from 5-7pm ET, we’re providing resources and insights to help you channel your unique…
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15 Key Takeaways from our 2024 Faculty Fellowship
Let our Faculty Fellows’ pilot programs inform your teaching for the fall and beyond We’re thrilled to share the pilot projects and key takeaways of our inaugural cohort of Unstoppable Voters Faculty Fellows! This diverse group of nine exceptional faculty members from across the nation received specialized training in artistic activism and strategies for infusing…
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The Powers of Art
Art is powerful. And social scientists can tell us why. A couple years ago, Center for Artistic Activism Executive Director Rebecca Bray started to research what social scientists tell us about the powers of art. She dug into the literature looking at the role art and creativity play in our world. Rebecca wanted to put…
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