Creating Change: Thoughts on Art, Connections & Community

After reading this piece “Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not be Tweeted” I have been thinking about social connections and how important it is to create connections. My Connections Through my work in developing SpeakArtLoud I have been fortunate to connect with wonderful people. I find myself routinely amazed each time someone reaches out [...]

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Art Is A Collective Activity

We often think of art as an individual act and the artist as a solitary figure working alone, but in fact art is a collective activity that requires the cooperation of a number of people and a wide range of activities.

Understanding the importance of the arts is essential if we wish to take a holistic approach to community development.

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