Arts as Political Activism – The George Gund Foundation

Arts as Political Activism

Accra Shepp (2017)

Photography

At a time when democracy is being severely challenged in America and abroad, The George Gund Foundation’s 2017 annual report focuses on the role of arts as political activism. Award-winning photographer Accra Shepp captured images of 15 Cleveland organizations whose work in some way represents their commitment to political expression.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

Brick City Theatre is a project of Cleveland Public Theatre to engage children ages 5-14 who reside in public housing in a year-round after school and intensive summer arts program. It improves academic skills, instills empathy and responsibility, builds character and enhances creative thinking.

Brick City Theatre is a project of Cleveland Public Theatre to engage children ages 5-14 who reside in public housing in a year-round after school and intensive summer arts program. It improves academic skills, instills empathy and responsibility, builds character and enhances creative thinking.

Brick City Theatre is a project of Cleveland Public Theatre to engage children ages 5-14 who reside in public housing in a year-round after school and intensive summer arts program. It improves academic skills, instills empathy and responsibility, builds character and enhances creative thinking.

If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities. That is the fundamental belief behind the Dancing Wheels Company & School. Considered one of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the United States.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities. That is the fundamental belief behind the Dancing Wheels Company & School. Considered one of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the United States.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

group of African-American males ages 8-18 who study the art of performance poetry. These gentlemen take classic poetry pieces, movement poetry (mime/breaking/flexing) and combine it with the art of spoken word.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

Since 2013 Guide to Kulchur has been dedicated to helping the community, building a platform for diverse artists, and inciting cultural dialog.

Since 2013 Guide to Kulchur has been dedicated to helping the community, building a platform for diverse artists, and inciting cultural dialog.

Karamu House stands tall in our nation’s history as an inclusive institution that served as a common ground for Clevelanders of different races, religions, and social and economic backgrounds, as well as a trusted community resource for local families.

Karamu House stands tall in our nation’s history as an inclusive institution that served as a common ground for Clevelanders of different races, religions, and social and economic backgrounds, as well as a trusted community resource for local families.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

Formed in response to personal grief and systemic oppression, Mourning [A] BLKstar looks to forge new pathways toward heart music by melding soul, blues, electronics, avant-poetics with futurist beats.

Formed in response to personal grief and systemic oppression, Mourning [A] BLKstar looks to forge new pathways toward heart music by melding soul, blues, electronics, avant-poetics with futurist beats.

The Longest Walk project—by Megan Young and Angela Davis Fegan—creates temporary installations as a form of public monument. It honors the women who have lead resistance groups throughout history and around the world.

The Longest Walk project—by Megan Young and Angela Davis Fegan—creates temporary installations as a form of public monument. It honors the women who have lead resistance groups throughout history and around the world.

Dr. Mary E. Weems is an accomplished author, poet, playwright, and social/cultural foundations scholar. Her work is inspired by the human condition and by what is happening to Black people in America around issues of race, gender and class.

Through extensive community outreach, Tri-C engages students in the fundamentals of ballet and explores creativity through modern dance. Dance Academy students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Their instruction also includes creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition.

Through extensive community outreach, Tri-C engages students in the fundamentals of ballet and explores creativity through modern dance. Dance Academy students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Their instruction also includes creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition.

Through extensive community outreach, Tri-C engages students in the fundamentals of ballet and explores creativity through modern dance. Dance Academy students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Their instruction also includes creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition.

Through extensive community outreach, Tri-C engages students in the fundamentals of ballet and explores creativity through modern dance. Dance Academy students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Their instruction also includes creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition.

The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.

The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.

The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.

Through extensive community outreach, Tri-C engages students in the fundamentals of ballet and explores creativity through modern dance. Dance Academy students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Their instruction also includes creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

Twelve Literary Arts brings performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity.

Station Hope is organized by Cleveland Public Theatre as a jubilant community event that celebrates Cleveland’s social justice history and explores contemporary struggles for freedom and equity.

Launched by Cleveland Public Theatre, Teatro Público de Cleveland is a Latino theatre ensemble whose work reflects the artistic goals, interests and ideals of its members.

The Music Settlement creates an inclusive community where artistic expression belongs to everyone by serving those who seek personal growth through the arts.

Shooting without Bullets is a youth advocacy and fine arts education program designed to empower teens to share their opinions about social justice issues.

Shooting without Bullets is a youth advocacy and fine arts education program designed to empower teens to share their opinions about social justice issues.

Shooting without Bullets is a youth advocacy and fine arts education program designed to empower teens to share their opinions about social justice issues.

Shooting without Bullets is a youth advocacy and fine arts education program designed to empower teens to share their opinions about social justice issues.