What Does "Socially-Engaged Visual and Literary Art" Mean to Us?

• Opening up new ways of seeing our world and people's lives

• Exploring human rights, social justice and social change

• Addressing issues of sustainability, climate and the environment

• Engaging current events and community concerns

• Expanding who we see as artists or writers

• A commitment to equity and diversity in the arts 

• Hosting events that bring differing communities together for creativity and meaningful dialogue

• Bringing free art and literature into public spaces 

• Serving people of all ages, abilities, identities and backgrounds