Art & Social Responsibility Part 3 (Links)

Ecosandals : Ecosandals exists to produce high quality footwear and other products for sale on the world market in a manner that directly benefits the people of Korogocho shantytown and its environs.

The Q Drum (Simply designed water containter to ease the burden of those in developing countries transporting daily water supply):

Sewing Hope ”a project of Fount of Mercy, seeks to inform and involve professionals in the costume, fashion, and garment industries about empowering African women and men in related fields. By providing technical and/or financial assistance, Sewing Hope supports existing programs within  African grassroots organizations, with the goal of bringing income-building opportunities, and therefore, hope.”

Artist as Citizen The mission of “The Artist as Citizen” program is to encourage art students towards pragmatic social engagement; asking them to confront issues that will directly impact American society and their own lives. The ultimate goal is to develop a grassroots network of students who think for themselves, use what they learn directly in their own work, and include it in discussion with friends and family.

~ by fireseedmillie on March 10, 2009.