An event series that brings to light how the arts can redress inequities, reflect the voices of all and push society forward.
Nurturing change for a more dignified and meaningful coexistence.
The mission of this interdisciplinary, multi-institutional collaboration is to engage people in changing society through the power of art. This initiative builds upon the ideas in the book Illuminations of Social Imagination: Learning from Maxine Greene.
The Vision of Artivism: The Power of Art for Social Transformation
An interdisciplinary, multi-institutional global collaboration, is to engage people in transforming society through the power of art. The vision of this initiative is to generate a movement with committed social artivists in response to historic global concerns. Artivism aims to generate community through multi-disciplinary teamwork for a more dignified and meaningful coexistence, however you define these terms. The goal of this initiative is to nurture confidence in taking continuous action from wherever you are by means of reciprocity.
Our Founders and Sponsors
Artivism: The Power of Art for Social Transformation was co-founded and is co-produced by Argie Agelarakis and Carolina Cambronero Varela. The initiative Artivism: The Power of Art for Social Transformation is presented by Stephanie Lake, PhD, Associate Teaching Professor, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Program, Jennifer Govan, Library Director and Senior Librarian, Gottesman Libraries: Teachers College, Columbia University.
Spring 2026 Poster

Corin James: This piece reflects upon our society where there is so much uncertainty, fear, and violence in the news; there were also kind hearted people and non-profit organizations trying to help in any way they could. I wanted to create a piece surrounding the theme of love not just in the traditional sense but also in an empathetic and kind way. I made the hands non-gender specific to represent anyone sending and receiving love. The ring wearer represents the support and the help they received from the sender.
Take a Look Back
Did you miss an event or want to take a look back? You can view our lectures and events at your own pace via the Artivism YouTube channel.
Exploring the Harmonic Nexus: Uniting Science, Music, & Art for Societal Transformation, Felipe Vega
Olivia O, The Musical - A Cross-Border Exploration of Art and Human Liberation
Spring 2024 Inaugural Presentation: Art of the Trusted Messenger in Healthcare