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A small booklet to be handed out at the ASA event "A Call to Art," held at Boston's Hynes Convention Center.
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JUNE 7-9, 2013
as artists and designers,
differently.
we have the power to change
social perceptions and define
our culture.
we see the world
as artists and designers,
differently.
we have the power to change
social perceptions and define
our culture.
we see the world
Using our skills of
meaning-making and
visual communication,
our work can be the catalyst
for social change.
ASA (Artists of Social Action) issued “a call to art” of any scale or medium, which challenges the social activism model and sparks intellectual conversation about a specific topic.
Students and professionals, individuals and groups alike were welcome to sub-mit work. Outstanding art and design that embodies effective communication and creativity was chosen by a panel of judges and will now be showcased in the annual ASA exhibit – the opening of which launches a weekend-long conver-sation on the role of in social action.
Now go out and get inspired!
The topics chosen for 2013 are: Pollution Bullying Health Care Reform
JUNE 7, 2013 // POLLUTION
ASA Gallery invites you to attend the opening of the “Call to Art” exhibit, which showcases the outstanding art and design selected to represent our community of artists and designers challenging the model of social activism in their daily work.
The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) will discuss their poster campaign to educate the public on fracking, and raise awareness for the dangers that fracking causes.
Sarah Kennedy reveals how art can engage the public in environmental issues. Issues threatening the natu-ral environment and ecosystems have begun to influence perceptions of global warming and sustainability and contemporary activist projects and practices.
3:00-3:45
the art of effecting change4:00-5:30
gallery opening11:00-12:30
making policy public: whats in the water?
JUNE 7, 2013 // POLLUTION
gallery opening
making policy public: whats in the water?
JUNE 8, 2013 // HEALTH CARE REFORM
In response to UNICEF’s call to address global health problems, Powell has designed the Information Blanket, a blanket for babies that would educate Ugandan mothers about infant care in an area where information regarding health care is scarce. The blanket addresses basics for infant care such as breastfeeding 8-12 times a day, vaccination deadlines, a growth chart, and warning signs that a mother should pay attention to.
Alma Sana’s goal is increase rates of full and timely immunization through mothers’ use of a simple reminder bracelet, to be worn by her child from birth to age four. More children will live to age five, the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MOH) will cut the total costs of immunization, and nurses will see more patients.
4:45-5:30
information blanket by neil powell3:00-4:30
Immunization Reminder Bracelet
JUNE 8, 2013 // HEALTH CARE REFORM
information blanket by neil powell
Immunization Reminder Bracelet
JUNE 9, 2013 // bullying
GLSEN partnered with Savage Design to create two brochures (one targeted to students, the other to educators) with threefold objectives: to educate students on the devastating long-term effects of bullying; to help allies of LGBT youth understand the importance of their role in school in eradicating a bullying culture, and to introduce educators to additional tools and resources to develop LGBT-related education initiatives.
Youth in Focus works students ages 13-19 who face a variety of challenges in their lives on a daily basis, and who struggle with a combination of race, poverty or homophobia. Through photography their students find their voice, identity, creativity, and gain new confidence in their worth and abilities.
12:00-12:30
eradicate bullying culture11:00-11:45
youth in focus
JUNE 9, 2013 // bullying
eradicate bullying culture
youth in focus
JUNE 7, 2013
11:00-12:30 GALLERY OPENING 1:00-2:30 Lunch 3:00-3:45 Making policy public 4:00-5:30 The art of effecting change
JUNE 8, 2013 3:00-4:30 information blanket 4:45-5:30 reminder bracelet
JUNE 9, 2013 11:00-11:45 eradicate bullying culture 12:00-12:30 youth in focus
BOSTON HYNES CONVENTION CENTERASA.ORG/ACALLTOART
