For many, the activism definition is an angry protestor. Instead, creative activism harnesses the power of art to inspire action. According to Merriam-Webster, the activism definition is “a doctrine or practice that…
In "The Comfort of Crows" Margaret Renkl stresses the importance of finding hope and beauty, even amid darkness.
Activism in art? Yes! There are so many exciting and creative ways to make a difference in the world. So, take time to make the match between your passion, gifts, and the…
My son gave me the best gift - a homemade harvest bag. Environmental activism is a passion of mine. One way I support the environment is by growing heirloom varieties in an…
A Beautiful Canary Signals That Climate Is a Monumental Issue Our climate is in crisis. We face rising temperatures because of greenhouse gas emissions, with the last decade being the hottest ever.…
People who focus on their passion tend to find the perfect choice of activism. For example, artist Peter von Tiesenhausen used his artistry and creativity to stop a pipeline. Many people use…
Change the World with Artistic Activism Using art as activism sounds strange. However, I found many examples of artists using their skills for social justice. The stereotype of an activist as an angry protestor…
In Canada, Peter Von Tiesenhausen prevented a natural gas pipeline from being laid through his property, using legal intervention. But not the kind you imagine; he used a copyright to protect his…
Carl Gombert uses art to highlight how we use visual clues to make judgments about people and helps us understand racism.
Across the world, citizens commemorate the service of those who fight for their country. In the United States, Veteran's Day is observed; in the United Kingdom, they celebrate Remembrance Day. Poppies are…
In previous posts, I’ve featured unique ways in which people use their arts for activism, such as theater and crafting. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am highlighting an artist…
Pasquino, the amazing Talking Statue of Rome, is a witty character who I feature in a blog post about free speech and art. Because of the stranglehold of the church on Italian…
In previous posts, I featured the Talking Statues of Rome and the Talking Statues of Venice. In early Italy, people used the talking statutes as a way to get out messages against civic…
What do free speech and talking statues have in common? I traveled on a lovely vegan tour of Italy and, as is typical for me, I especially enjoyed the sights off the…
Is Acting in Your Blood? A Spotlight on Theater as Activism Theater as Activism? Yes! Using our strengths and passions for our cause means we are automatically motivated and more likely to…
Using our strengths and passions for our cause means we are automatically motivated and more likely to stay in activism over the long haul. When researching, I was enchanted by the creative…
A story about Crafting and Activism, also called Craftivism. As Mary crosses the threshold and approaches the women’s department, the mall’s pop music fades into the distance and Vivaldi takes its place.…