ARTIST AS CHANGEMAKER CARD DECK
ARTIST AS CHANGEMAKER CARD DECK
ARTISTS ARE THE CHANGEMAKERS OF OUR TIMES.
They are able to influence mental models, build empathy, and support group processes through their artistic practice.
We built this deck as an open and adaptable tool for artists and groups who are doing changemaking work together. Use it to build common ground, unpack ideas, get inspired, understand impact, and dream big.
There is no right or wrong way to use these cards. We hope that they help with relationship-building, dialogue, and developing collaborative, arts-based responses to complex challenges. At their heart, these cards are about creativity, communication and collaboration. The most important thing is that you use them as you move through a process together. Each card in this deck represents a larger ocean of knowledge. We encourage you to learn more about the rich depth of the art, stories and ideas behind each card.
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Learn more about the artists and contributors here.
ACKOWLEDGEMENTS
These cards grew out of the Artist As Changemaker program, supported by the Trico Changemakers Studio in partnership with Calgary Arts Development. Thank you to each of the artists and changemakers whose work made this possible.
Featured Artists & Changemakers: Art City, Americans for the Arts, Anique Jordan, Cirque Hors Piste, Gladys Rowe, Mixed Company Theatre & OAITH, Nicole Wolf (card illustrations), Quirk-e, Shumaila Hemani & Alberta Ecotrust, Tanya Kalmanovitch, and Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth.
Project Supporters: Sally Njoroge, Patti Pon, Helen Moore-Parkhouse, Lena Soots, Jordan Baylon, Jill Andres, Maya Pajevic, Robin Sokoloski, Pam Korza, and Barbara Shaffer Bacon.
This deck was illustrated by Nicole Wolf, designed by Amanda Chan and curated by Skye Louis with project support from Katie Pearce.