What is art and civic engagement?
A very basic definition of civic engagement is the understanding, acceptance, and celebration of the interconnectedness between people and communities. Civic engagement practice can begin quite simply with curiosity in the communities and issues that surround and interest us. This curiosity often engages people to become active participants in the positive engagement with, and transformation, of our world. Many artists discover civic engagement necessary and integral to the flourishing of their art.
What does art and civic engagement look like at SMFA?
Translating civic engagement to the language and values of SMFA is a methodology that is constantly being explored, transformed, extended, and pushed by this school community. Civic engagement at SMFA is grounded in:
Creative Investigation
Risk-taking
Individual Vision
Interdisciplinarity
Where can I research art and civic engagement practices?
Art and civic engagement Web links are currently being compiled on
artSource, the ARC's online searchable database. Look for the section called Resource Library on your artSource homepage.
Who can I talk to about accessing opportunities?
ARC staff are well-equipped to offer advice and resources to help you explore a civically-engaged creative practice.
