The inaugural edition of The Art and Social Activism Festival was met with great enthusiasm, welcoming nearly 3000 visitors for exhibition tours, nights of politically engaged discussion, and Activist Performances from a variety of individuals. Free and open to the public, we were honored to welcome many notable collectors, museum curators, arts professionals, like-minded artists, social justice advocates and arts enthusiasts.
The Art and Social Activism Festival’s mission is to uplift socially engaged artists and ethical designers, creating a collaborative platform to participate in the creative economy and partnering with social justice organizations to spark dialogue and action.
EXHIBITION
In dialogue with our amazing, socially engaged artists, we were thrilled to present a curated selection of ethical designers in our "Activism Market."Conscientious consumers, were able to engage with makers dedicated to creating and selling sustainable, ethical goods and advancing work regarding the issues they care about most from to environmental sustainability to gender equality.
ACTIVISM MARKET
The Art and Social Activism Festival was pleased to partner with The Everset to serve as the official furniture sponsor and designer of our Activism Resource Lounge. The Everset is a subscription service that offers designer curated furniture packages without the burden of ownership. Committed to keeping furniture out of landfills and creating affordable housing for people in need, The Everset has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to tackle both of these important issues.