Name
Artful Advocacy: Facilitating Civic Dialogue Through Local Art (Online)
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Description

In this interactive presentation, participants will explore how local murals—art inspired by community voices—can spark discussions about civic values. Using Project Zero’s Art as Civic Commons thinking routine to identify Values, Identities, and Actions in public art, participants will reflect on how art expresses and challenges civic ideas. They will then apply this routine to art in their own communities, inspiring creative making and actions that promote positive change. This session offers practical strategies for educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in using art to foster meaningful civic dialogue.

Speakers
Kristen Kullberg, Washington International School
Gerald D. Smith, Jr., St. Thomas More Catholic Academy
Elise Stephenson, Washington International School
Kristen Kullberg Gerald D. Smith, Jr. Elise Stephenson
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 15 only)
Session Track
Power of Place
Grades
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Subject Areas
English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff, Non-Profit Organizations in Education