/tags/art-and-activism Art and Activism en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:23:30 GMT /arts/2021-11-17/former-st-louis-artist-de-nichols-writes-of-the-historic-power-of-art-activism In her new book "Art of Protest," arts organizer De Nichols seeks to inspire young activists, reminding them that, throughout history, social movements needed art to advance the cause. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:23:30 GMT /arts/2021-11-17/former-st-louis-artist-de-nichols-writes-of-the-historic-power-of-art-activism Chad Davis /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-08-06/st-louis-story-stitchers-advance-civic-pride-through-performance-art Young adults throughout the St. Louis area make up the St. Louis Story Stitchers artists collective. They aim to showcase the region’s culture through… Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:52:37 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-08-06/st-louis-story-stitchers-advance-civic-pride-through-performance-art Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-04-12/st-louis-activists-help-build-protest-movement-for-immigrant-rights-in-southwest-texas St. Louisan Elizabeth Vega loads up a rental van with screen printing materials, Sharpie markers, and a box of flowers. She’s packing for a protest more… Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:59:13 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-04-12/st-louis-activists-help-build-protest-movement-for-immigrant-rights-in-southwest-texas Carolina Hidalgo /arts/2018-12-01/small-arts-organization-aims-for-bigger-impact-by-purchasing-north-st-louis-space For eight years, Yeyo Arts Collective has struggled to stay afloat. Now the organization is raising money to buy a building to sustain itself, and better… Sun, 02 Dec 2018 02:10:10 GMT /arts/2018-12-01/small-arts-organization-aims-for-bigger-impact-by-purchasing-north-st-louis-space Nancy Fowler /arts/2018-03-29/cut-paste-stitching-the-city-together-st-louis-youth-process-gun-violence-through-art In Emeara Burns’ north St. Louis neighborhood, gun violence is a way of life.People in her area have grown used to the sound of gunshots, Burns said. But… Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:53:16 GMT /arts/2018-03-29/cut-paste-stitching-the-city-together-st-louis-youth-process-gun-violence-through-art Nancy Fowler /arts/2017-07-14/ferguson-art-show-to-confront-the-nations-history-of-slavery-and-racism When Paul Rucker received a call inviting him to bring his work confronting racism and white supremacy in United States to a Ferguson gallery, he knew he… Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:22:54 GMT /arts/2017-07-14/ferguson-art-show-to-confront-the-nations-history-of-slavery-and-racism /arts/2017-07-12/an-evolving-civil-rights-soundtrack-todays-protest-music-follows-a-storied-tradition Music played an important role in the civil rights movement that helped transform the nation. Songs such as Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” and “We… Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:44:21 GMT /arts/2017-07-12/an-evolving-civil-rights-soundtrack-todays-protest-music-follows-a-storied-tradition /arts/2017-06-29/paintings-public-art-performances-regional-arts-commission-wants-your-input People in the St. Louis region will soon have a chance to let arts advocates and funders know how to better connect with the public.Last week, the… Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:19:37 GMT /arts/2017-06-29/paintings-public-art-performances-regional-arts-commission-wants-your-input /arts/2017-03-17/musicians-band-together-to-support-immigrant-rights When Vinnie Saletto and his wife considered adopting a child from overseas, they turned to the International Institute of St. Louis to learn more about… Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:20:11 GMT /arts/2017-03-17/musicians-band-together-to-support-immigrant-rights /arts/2017-02-27/at-town-hall-st-louis-artists-to-push-mayoral-candidates-to-show-support-for-the-arts As the St. Louis Mayoral Race heats up, a group of artists are insisting candidates address how policy makers will make sure that the city makes the arts… Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:04:39 GMT /arts/2017-02-27/at-town-hall-st-louis-artists-to-push-mayoral-candidates-to-show-support-for-the-arts