Introduction to Art Activism

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This online art activism course will teach you the evolution and history of art activism, how to create art with a message, how to build an audience for your art, how to find other artists in your community to collaborate with, and how to take care of yourself while advocating for other people & causes while taking action in your community.

This art activism course is designed for all ages to teach you the ins and outs of becoming an art activist, even if you’ve had little to no experience with art activism. It will support you in creation of action-based imagery, regardless of whether you have an arts background or any artistic experience.

Begin your journey of making art with a message!

While there are many courses that focus on developing creative techniques, there are few courses that focus on creating art as a form of activism.

This course is for artists and activists of all skill levels and backgrounds who want to learn how to turn their art into a powerful and effective tool for change.

What you will learn:

· How to turn your art into an instrument for change in the world

· Where to find other artists and activists to collaborate with

· How to encourage and inspire your audience to engage with your art

· How to create impactful art by following activity prompts

· How to use social media techniques to share messages of action and change

· Self-care techniques to develop resiliency and fortitude as an artist and activist

· Knowledge of art activism history to use as a foundation for your own journey

Strengthen your voice, vision, and vitality for impacting change.

Regardless of your skill with visual, media, theatrical, dance, or musical arts, this course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to become an artistic activist.

Whether you prefer to write poetry, make murals, paint on rocks, do interpretive dance, or any other form of artistic expression, this course will help you learn how to turn your passion into an impactful way to ignite change.

Contents and Overview

This course is aimed at teaching artists and activists safe and easy ways to begin their journey as protest artists, civil rights activists, climate change fighters, and becoming a voice for those who cannot fight for themselves using the power of artistic expression.

You’ll start with the basics of the definition of art activism and what it encompasses along with learning about the history of art activism as we examine the artists that came before us.

You’ll learn about the rules and regulations around the world today that prevent the act of creative protesting, and how to stay safe when protesting and creating art for change.

You’ll work through exercises to create different types of art that will develop your style before exploring which angle will best connect your work with the right audience.

You’ll then discover how to find the right audience for your art, how the placement of your art is key, as well as how to find other artists and activists to collaborate with so that you can reach a larger audience and make bigger and even more impactful art.

Who is the Instructor?

Libby Copa is a writer, adventurer, activist, and rebel. Her favorite art activist medium is creative writing, creating stories for how she wishes the world would be. She believes that a person can be changed by reading a book and can then go on to make change in the world.

Libby creates a space in her work for societal taboos with hopes of making them less threatening – a space where flawed characters are not only forgivable but accepted, and where she can show readers what the world could have been and what it can still be. She encourages other artists to create work that clearly represents their own truths, to take risks, and to push against the creative norm in new ways.

I can’t wait to meet you in the course!

Enroll now, and I’ll show you how to use your own unique creative expression to change the world.

-Libby

“Libby’s courses always resonate with me as an independent creator and artist. This Art Activism course is no exception! Libby is a wealth of knowledge and I took away a lot of actionables from this course for the future of my art and writing career!” -Kristina

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!