Art and Community Engagement

Catalog description

This course explores the intersections of art and social engagement, focusing on how artistic practices can foster collaboration, dialogue, and change within communities. Students will learn about the history, theories, and ethics of community-engaged art while interacting directly with local communities to develop participatory art projects. The course emphasizes the role of the artist as a facilitator of social interaction and explores various forms of public art, community building, and cultural interventions.