Social Art and Culture

🎨 Submit Your Artwork for the WPA Benefit Auction & Collectors' Night 2025! Calling all artists! The Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is now accepting artwork submissions for their Benefit Auction & Collectors' Night taking place in May 2025. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your work to collectors, art lovers, and the broader arts community. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or printmaker, you can submit between 1 to 5 works for consideration. Selected pieces will be featured in a high-profile auction and will support the ongoing work of WPA. Deadline for submissions: January 17, 2025 Notification of acceptance: February 7, 2025 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event and make your work accessible to a broader audience! 👉 Ready to submit? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gjVXEcx8 #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #WPA

Help Boost Your Business with Website Essentials! Ready to level up your online presence? The Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation presents Website Essentials, a dynamic 5-day workshop designed for small and medium-sized businesses to build and maintain a professional website! Participants will learn how to: • Create and launch a fully functional WordPress website • Apply SEO best practices to enhance visibility • Improve user experience and boost engagement 👉 Ready to build your website? Apply today and get started on your digital journey: https://lnkd.in/gXRU9fdP #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #WebsiteEssentials #SmallBusinessSupport #DigitalMarketing #SEO #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #DigitalTransformation

How Public-Private Partnerships Are Shifting to Put Communities First 🌍 Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are undergoing a shift towards being more community-centered, focusing on collaboration that prioritizes the needs of the people. In a recent article from @Fast Company, 4 key lessons were highlighted on how these partnerships can create more inclusive and impactful solutions for cities and communities. From amplifying local voices to making decisions more transparent, these changes hold the potential to drive social innovation and long-term community benefits. 🌱✨ 👉 Curious about how these shifts are reshaping communities? Dive into the lessons on building better partnerships for a more inclusive future here: https://lnkd.in/gHNxtXFS #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CommunityCentered #SocialInnovation #CollaborationForChange #SocialImpact 

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🚨 TikTok Ban Edges Closer—And the Internet Is Furious 🚨 The debate over a potential TikTok ban has reached a boiling point, and it seems like it’s closer than ever to becoming a reality. With lawmakers in various countries, including the U.S., pushing for bans due to national security concerns, the internet community is fired up and divided. From small business owners to influencers, millions rely on TikTok for personal expression, business promotion, and community engagement. Now, as the pressure mounts, the question remains: What will a ban mean for creators, entrepreneurs, and the digital landscape? 🤔💬 Read More here: https://lnkd.in/gaYukAJV #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #TikTokBan #DigitalFreedom #SocialMediaDebate #SocialMediaImpact #CreativityAtRisk

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Social Art And Culture! ✨🎄 As we close out this year, we're filled with gratitude for each of you, our passionate community of artists, artivists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. You've inspired us with your your commitment to social change, community, and your dedication to making art a powerful tool for fighting injustices.  This holiday season, let's take a moment to celebrate all the ways artivism has brought us together, sparked new conversations, and transformed our world. Here's to more collaborations and more impact in the year ahead! 🌍💚 From all of us at Social Art And Culture, we wish you a season of peace, joy, and endless inspiration. Here's to the power of artivism in 2025 and beyond! 🎉 #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #HappyHolidays #ArtForChange #LookingAhead #Artivism

Funding Opportunities: January and February 2025 ✨ Are you looking to take your artistic practice to the next level in 2025? From performance residencies to open calls for sculpture, Creative Capital has compiled a list of exciting opportunities for artists in January and February. These grants, residencies, and fellowships are perfect for artists looking to expand their careers and connect with creative communities. Highlights: • Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program (Deadline: Dec 31, 2024) – Offers year-long, rent-free studio space in Brooklyn. • McColl Center Residency (Deadline: Jan 3, 2025) – Focus on artistic growth and community engagement. • Saltonstall Foundation Residency (Deadline: Jan 5, 2025) – Supports artists and writers in New York State. 👉 Want to learn more about these opportunities? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gTMA2P2u #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #ArtistOpportunities #CreativeCapital #ArtResidencies #GrantsForArtists #CreativeGrowth #ArtCommunity

Celebrate Kwanzaa at the National Museum of African American History and Culture 🎉 Join Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in honoring African heritage and culture during Kwanzaa at the National Museum of African American History and Culture from December 26, 2024 – January 1, 2025. This year, the museum is hosting its first-ever Kwanzaa display in Heritage Hall, featuring a kinara, mkeka mat, and a curated playlist. Kwanzaa is not just a celebration, it's a time to reflect on community health, cultural expression, and environmental consciousness. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with culture, community, and tradition. https://lnkd.in/ghuXRSHq #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #Kwanzaa2024 #CulturalCelebration #AfricanHeritage Photo: Collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

💡 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts President, Deborah Rutter on The Intersection of Arts and Health  In her powerful reflection at the Healing, Bridging, Thriving Summit hosted by the White House and NEA, Deborah F. Rutter, President of the Kennedy Center, emphasizes how art, whether through music, dance, or visual arts, can profoundly shape public health. This summit illuminated how creativity fosters mental well-being, strengthens human connection, and helps communities overcome societal challenges. As Rutter emphasizes, art has the unique ability to heal and transform. Whether it’s the therapeutic effects of music or the revitalization of communities through creative expression, art is a key factor in enhancing physical, emotional, and social health. Dive into the full reflection and see how the arts are empowering individuals and communities to thrive here: https://lnkd.in/dR_UiEKn

SAAC Top 20 "Page Turners" List: Must-Reads for Artivists, Creatives, and Entrepreneurs From thought-provoking artivism to powerful business insights, our SAAC Top 20 "Page Turners" List is packed with books that will challenge, engage, and motivate you to take action. New books on Toni Morrison, Blood and Bones, Bakari Sellers, are coming your way in 2025! So whether you're diving into history, culture, or the creative economy, these books will fuel your creativity and passion for social change. Which one will you read next? 👉 Check out the full list of must-reads on our LinkedIn Blog Post! #Artivism #SocialArtAndCulture #PageTurners #BooksToRead #ArtAndCulture #Inspiration