Creating Change: The Power of Art in The Climate Movement + A Creative Workshop

​The sciences are no doubt critical in driving action and influencing climate policy, however, many people are inspired to take action once they have connected with the realities of climate change on an emotional level. This connection can be experienced through stories that move beyond mainstream representations, in the form of art – literature, music, visual art, theatre, film and more.

​This session aims to demonstrate and encourage art as an important mechanism to drive social change, focusing on climate conversations. Our panelists will highlight the role the arts have to play in driving social change, discuss their experiences of how art has had an impact on the climate conversation, and share their own creative projects.

​The session will also include an opportunity for you to workshop your own socially-driven creative ideas with the panelists, where you will leave with the foundations of a new (or existing) creative project.

The event will be co-hosted by Andy Rapista, climate activist and founder of Mad Earth and co-hosted and moderated by Karan Rathod, founder of Alfaaz – a literature and arts collective that helps writers and artists get their creative work out, improve literary skills; and to leverage the arts for social change.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.