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ART AS ADVOCACY

Art, no matter the medium, should never be seen as a means for satisfying decorative desires, nor should the implementation of art programming be viewed as a supplemental means for entertaining crowds. The role of art in activism must be elevated to the level of its capacity to change the hearts and minds of people. 
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Art is at the forefront of change. The process begins when we imagine a new world, one that is devoid of stigma and inequality. Resourceful artistic creativity within social change is one of the most influential and sometimes overlooked methods of problem solving. When rational lived experiences are not enough to change people's minds, attitudes, and behavior, art and popular culture have the potential to touch people on deeper levels of consciousness.
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  • Who We Are
    • OUR MISSION
    • OUR TEAM
    • OUR PARTNERS
    • Contact US
  • HOW WE WORK
    • ART AS ADVOCACY
    • COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
    • Capacity Building
    • Coalition Building
  • WHAT WE DO
    • EVENTS >
      • LANGUAGE CONFERENCE
      • Post Traumatic Prison Disorder Town Hall
    • Exhibitions >
      • Open Call for Clemency
      • Reclaiming the Narrative
      • Women in Prison
    • RESEARCH >
      • Social Dynamics of Prison
      • Language of Dehumanization Project
    • Storytelling Projects >
      • The Viral Monologues
      • 132 Calls
    • Arts education
    • Public Arts
  • News & Events
    • EVENTS CALENDAR
    • Criminal Justice News
    • TCA Opinions
    • Resources
  • DONATE AND SUPPORT
  • Get Involved