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During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss artists in politics. Rachael shares about her experience running for elected office and her conversation with artist and environmental activist, Jess Harwood. They discuss using art to convey complex messages and empowering youth, like the School Strikers, to take social and civic actions.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. How the arts can increase participation in civic and political dialogues;


2. About strategies for artists and educators to empower youth activists; and


3. Why artists are essential in political elections.

ABOUT JESS HARWOOD: An illustrator, communications professional and environmental campaigner, living and working on Gadigal Land in Sydney, Australia. Jess believes art needs a purpose. Much of her art is connected with climate change campaigning or raising awareness about the impacts of biodiversity loss and has been used by climate campaigns and featured on the BBC.

This episode was produced by Rachael Jacobs. Its Executive Editor is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. Creative Generation’s Digital Media Producer is Daniel Stanley. This podcasts’ theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode’s webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC