Conversations & Resources
We envision a world where art and artists take up an expanded role in society as catalysts for social change. Here, we offer critical insight into how we are creating that world.
Explore our collection of essays, conversations, goings-on, and practical resources for artists.
Announcement
Ustedes (Them): Immigration and Power
Watch the event recording: this virtual event featured a behind the scenes look at how "Ustedes (Them)" by artist Krzysztof Wodiczko was made, statements from the participants in the project, a visit with the artist, and a timely conversation about immigrant rights including a Q&A.
Engaging Artists
Sean Desiree: Building Solidarity Through Woodworking
“To have something created by a non-binary person of color is something you don’t see very often. It’s about filling the space with what makes me feel spiritually and physically protected in a world that doesn’t do that.”
Engaging Artists
Althea Rao: Adapting Art and Performance During the Pandemic
“I can think really beyond what I am capable of doing, and I can propose ideas, and within the limited amount of time and resources I have, my collaborators can help me realize them.”
Readings
Krysztof Wodiczko: Speaking Through Trauma and Animating Public Spaces
An excerpt from an interview with Krysztof Wodiczko - “There is nothing more painful than painful experiences not shared.”
Readings
The Fight for Water Access: Liquid Assets and New York City’s Watershed
An interview with journalist and author Diane Galusha, part of More Art and Mary Mattingly’s A Year of Public Water
Readings
Redefining the Future of Socially Engaged Art
How can we use the unknown to envision something better?
