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Vancouver Pays Tribute to Chinese Canadian History Amid Spike in Anti-Asian Racism

Amy Yee

October 25, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese Canadian Museum and the Chinatown Storytelling Centre both opened in Vancouver with the goal of documenting and honoring the role of Chinese immigrants in Canadian history. Roughly 13,000 people have visited each museum since their openings, and members of the Chinese Canadian community say the exhibits preserve important stories while acknowledging the harm Chinese Candians have faced.

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What Greek Festival Dancers Can Teach Faith Communities

Palmer Magri Caroline Willingham Ellie Fitzgerald

September 09, 2022 |

Interfaith America |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral's folk dancing program and Greek Festival involve more than 450 dancers and roughly 500 volunteers. Faith leaders credit the festival with helping to build a sense of community that has kept engagement steady while other faith groups have seen a drop in participation.

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In Philadelphia, residents and artists work together to tackle extreme urban heat through art and education

Jesenia De Moya Correa

August 31, 2022 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-based artists and community members came together to create the Heat Response PHL initiative to use art to engage with and educate locals about climate change and drive conversations about solutions to urban heat.

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How Thai Activists Troll the Monarchy

Jasmine Chia

August 20, 2022 |

Foreign Policy |

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Response Location: Thailand

Constrained by the threat of lèse-majesté, a prohibition against insulting the monarchy, Thai protesters have turned to a genre of humor and satire called "kuan teen" to spark discussions about social change in their country. The campy protests, which often feature elaborate skits and over-the-top costumes, have helped normalize critical conversation around LGBTQ issues, education, and beauty standards.

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‘House of Memories': Making Museums Dementia-Inclusive

Elizabeth Hewitt

August 09, 2022 |

Being Patient |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England

The House of Memories program teaches caregivers of people with dementia tactics based off of museum curation that help boost communication and connection.

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‘Walking' forest of 1,000 trees transforms Dutch city

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

August 04, 2022 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Leeuwarden

One thousand trees are “walking” through the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands as part of a project meant to highlight the importance of urban forests in a warming world. Not everyone thinks this exhibition is an effective use of funds, but it has also inspired locals and businesses to install trees and plants. “The trees created such a calming effect, people immediately felt relaxed,” said one local resident.

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Detained Davincis: Artists in Lithuania draw attention to the plight of asylum-seekers

Gabriela Ramirez

July 07, 2022 |

Unbias The News |

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Response Location: Lithuania, Medininkai

Asylum-seekers detained in Lithuanian refugee camps are exhibiting and selling their artwork with the support of Sienos Group, a volunteer-based initiative that coordinates showings and raises funds for art materials and supplies. Detainees have earned up to 100 euros for their pieces and say the ability to create and share their art while in the camps gives them a sense of purpose, empowers them to believe in their potential, and helps combat stigma against migrants in the country.

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Public Art Project Is Reimagining Philly's Budget, One Poster at a Time

Connie Aitcheson

June 17, 2022 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“A People’s Budget,” produced by Mural Arts Philadelphia, uses art to engage residents in reimagining how the city spends public funds. In addition to public art installations, the group holds teach-ins, organizes gatherings, and brought together local artists to research different sections of the budget and create 30-plus posters, in English and Spanish, that are handed out at events and other public spaces. The group has increased awareness, sparked important conversations about participatory budgeting, and brought together residents to collaborate for change.

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Shakespeare in Prison program offers far more than an escape

Sarah Williams

June 14, 2022 |

Model D |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

The Detroit Public Theater's Shakespeare In Prison (SIP) program allows incarcerated people the opportunity to learn about and perform Shakespeare. The program helps to foster communication but also allows participants to express themselves and build self-confidence. It’s also been found that SIP participants experience long-lasting effects even outside their sentence, like a positive sense of community, self-efficacy, and increased empathy for themselves and others.

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Las Tres Prietas hacen Teatro

Lauri García Dueñas

May 10, 2022 |

Alharaca |

Social Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: El Salvador, San Salv

Con una obra de teatro "Iyulo ne siwat" (Corazón de mujer), tres artistas salvadoreñas buscan resignificar el término Prieta en El Salvador, una palabra cargada de racismo y clasismo y a la vez sacar este arte de los círculos de élite del país.

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