Arts & Democracy

The creative power of arts and culture—especially among those who have been traditionally disenfranchised—is a catalyst for action.

The Arts & Democracy Project builds the momentum of a cultural movement that links arts and culture, participatory democracy, and social justice. We catalyze and support cross-pollination between sectors, cultures, and generations. More about us...

E-News Archive
Our bi-monthly newsletters are chock full of resources, announcements, and links to great work at the intersection of arts and democracy.

Our Blog
Check out posts that report back on some of our recent activities here.

Profiles of Exemplary Projects in Arts and Democracy
What do we mean when we talk about "cultural organizing" and work "at the intersection of arts and democracy"? Check out these profiles of some projects that serve as best practice models in the field.

NEW PUBLICATION! Bridge Conversations
Some of the most creative strategies live in the intersections of disciplines, sectors, cultures and generations. This series of essays seeks to learn from a diverse group of creative people. The essays focus both on people's work, and on how their journey to a holistic perspective includes how they grew up, how they connect cultures and world views and how they balance their personal life and work.

Image credits: "envelope" by Tim Morgan, "word" image by Maria Reyes-McDavis, "educate/organize" image by Ricardo Levins-Morales.