A follower on TikTok alerted us to this course of study at CalArts (a/k/a California Institute of the Arts) in Valencia, California, US. CalArts’ MA in Aesthetics and Politics examines relationships among art, culture, politics, and society through critical theory and cultural studies. Immersing students in intensive critique of the relationships of culture, politics, and…
What would it mean for a museum to act not simply as a place people visit, but as a place where people help shape cultural and civic life? In “Cultural citizenship through museums’ place-based public programmes,” Lucrezia Gigante draws on research involving 21 interviews and ten cultural organizations in the United Kingdom, Southern Europe, and…
Artistic activism isn’t meant to be just a set of ideas, it’s meant to be a practice. This workbook is a place to practice the skills necessary to becoming the most effective artistic activist you can be. It was developed by the Founders of the Center for Artistic Activism as a companion to their book,…
Cartooning for Peace is an international network of editorial cartoonists who use humor and visual commentary to defend freedom of expression, human rights, democracy, and respect among people of different cultures and beliefs. The organization grew out of a 2006 gathering convened by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and French editorial cartoonist Plantu following…
In Arts Initiatives by Refugees for Refugees: Forced Displacement, Creativity, and Agency, folklorist Lisa Gilman challenges portrayals of refugees primarily as victims or populations to be managed. Drawing on research in the Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi, among Syrians in Türkiye, and among Uyghurs in France, she introduces people actively shaping their lives and communities…
The Civic Imagination Project explores how people and communities can envision a better future, recognize themselves as civic participants, and connect across differences. Based at the University of Southern California, the project treats imagination not as an escape from present conditions, but as a necessary first step toward changing them. Through research, workshops, storytelling, toolkits,…
Evaluation and Creative Practice: Research on evaluation practice in Australian creative organisations is a study prepared for Creative Australia by Aden Date. Released Sep. 2, 2026, this research provides interviews and case studies showing that effective evaluation often grows from practices artists are already using: reflection, storytelling, creative listening, audience feedback, and iterative adaptation. Its…
The Health Humanities Consortium brings together educators, clinicians, scholars, and artists who use humanistic and creative approaches to deepen our understanding of health, illness, and care. The Consortium supports programs and practices that draw on visual art, theater, film, creative writing, and the social sciences to illuminate the lived experiences of patients and caregivers, and…
The Ethics Centre is an independent organization that helps people and institutions navigate complex questions about right action, responsibility, and the common good. It creates spaces for public conversation, education, and reflection so individuals, workplaces, and communities can make decisions with greater clarity and integrity. Through programs, dialogues, consulting, and cultural initiatives, the Centre encourages…
Hyperallergic is an online arts publication known for clear, engaged reporting on how art intersects with public life. It covers exhibitions, cultural debates, artist perspectives, and the conditions shaping creative work today. What makes it valuable for Res Creativa members is its attention to the civic dimensions of the arts: how institutions operate, how artists…