Ms.

Williford for NY Assembly

Friday, July 11, 2014
Art of Social Change:
Art is a movement that generation upon generations has followed. Art plays many roles in society and
can reflect on issues such as science, history, religion, beliefs, and politics. Whether its songs as We
Shall Overcome by Pete Seeger, which reflects on things unjust in society; or providing a visual
interpretation of the effects of war. Society, as a whole, examines the art produced and has the right to
approve, disapprove, acknowledge, ignore, praise and abuse it. In other words, arts impact in society
plays a significant role giving individuals the opportunity to process and evaluate the product with their
own beliefs and opinions.
Art reflects life. It is a portrait of history, whether it is history of the current moment or an event in the
past or something of the imagination. Art has captured an event, clarifying its existence and
representation to society. - Grant Eckert
One form of art which heavily reflects on politics is protest art. According to research, Protest art is a
broad term that refers to creative works that concern or is produced by activists and social movements.
There are also contemporary and historical works and currents of thought that can be characterized in
this way. Social movements produce such works as the signs, banners, posters, and other printed
materials used to convey a particular cause or message. Often, such art is used as part of
demonstrations or acts of civil disobedience.
Another form of art that has a significant impact on society is graffiti. Graffiti is often looked at as a non-
educational writing that commonly involves gangs or groups. While other Graffiti Artists have began to
use advertising and the media to their own benefits. Their work may be link to a type of political of
social campaign, or include imagery that reflects on the normal day-to-day way of life.
Overall, art has impacted and changed society. Its reflection on history, social change, beliefs,
community issues, and politics play a major role in todays society. Many individuals express their beliefs
on their community, personal life, and culture through art as a way of addressing issues to the public
and politics.
Fundraiser:
Name: Our Voices (a form of open-mic night during or after the Art Show)
Description: Having local artist from Brooklyn perform and showcase their work of art (song, poem,
painting/drawing, dance etc). Also have anyone in the audience perform. This will show the
Brownsville/Ocean Hill community that a vote for Williford, is a vote for rising talent.
Profit options:
o Entry fee
$3-$6
(or) donation
o Snack sell
$1-$3
Juice, water, soda, chipsetc
o Bake sale:
$1-$4
Cake, cupcakes, cookiesetc
o Lunch/Dinner (non-expensive items)
Meat: Chicken, beef, pork
Chicken wings and breast, Ham and Cheeseburgersetc
Veggies
Side dish: potatoes, macaroni and cheese, rice... etc
o Caricature Station: Recruit someone who can draw well to sketch fun caricatures for a fee
o Arts station for kids- donation fee

Items needed:
Mic
Speaker
Table/Chairs
Pamphlet with agenda and campaign information
















Local Brooklyn Artist:

Emilio Teubal (Piano)
(917) 442-5331
info@emilioteubal.com

Upperclassmen (Music)
Hollis Stephenson
Hollis.stephenson@gmail.com

Local Brooklyn artist from www.Rawartists.org
o Phone: (213)995-6729
o Email: Info@rawartist.org
Jenn Solo- Art
Maya Sharpe- Photography
Lili- Photography
August Riche- Art
Mad-Era- Art
Llucy Llong- Art
(I am) Isis- Music
Geminelle- Music
Damali Adele- Performing Art