Against All Evens; 2010
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0044
- Title
- Against All Evens; 2010
- Description
- This paper explores the role of the artist in society, emphasizing the often underappreciated contributions artists make beyond their art. Monk argues that artists possess unique problem-solving skills and a creative mindset that can significantly benefit public discourse and civic engagement. The paper cites examples of artistic contributions to community renewal and public good, such as Simon Rodia's Watts Towers and the Watts Writers Workshop, highlighting the potential for art to drive cultural and social renewal. Additionally, Monk discusses artist residencies and public art projects as platforms for artists to influence and enrich communities, advocating for greater recognition and support for the artistic community's broader societal role.
- Date
- 7 January 2010
- Creator
- Monk, Charlene W.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Charlene (Suny) Monk
- Monk
- 2010
- artist role in society
- creativity
- problem-solving
- civic engagement
- public art
- artist residencies
- community development
- cultural renewal
- Watts Towers
- Watts Writers Workshop
- public discourse
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- artmaking
- community engagement
- societal contribution
- civic renewal
- Simon Rodia
- Budd Schulberg
- Watts Prophets
- Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
- ecological art
- scientific communication
- art and science
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Charlene W. Monk
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