Let's learn more about Artivism- the combination of art and activism! We define artivism as using your art to bring about social change. Artivism is said to have taken root during a 1997 gathering between Chicano artists from East Los Angeles and the Zapatistas in Chiapas, Mexico. The words "Artivist" and "Artivism" were popularized through a variety of events, actions and artworks via East Los Angeles artists and musicians.*
Artivism is a great way to encourage your students to use their voice, art, and actions to make a positive change in the world. Here are some ideas by Ms.Paula Liz of how you can introduce artivism in the classroom!
Learn: Draw notes or make a mind map of what you've learned.
Educate: Make a brochure or a display to share what you have learned with others.
Advocate: Send a letter to leaders advocating for your cause and include a work of art to show them your vision of a better future.
Protest: Make signs or posters to hold up or pass out during a protest or demonstration.
Campaign: Create posts for social media that can inform and persuade others to support your cause.
Donate: Auction or sell your art and donate the profits. Make items that you can donate to individuals or organizations.
Organize: Form a club with others who support your cause. Host an event to raise money or awareness to support your cause.
Create: Design and build something new! There are no limits to your imagination!
