At The Norwalk Art Space, creativity meets conscience. In this five-week “Art as Activism” program, Carver students are learning how to turn their personal passions and concerns into art that speaks — and sometimes shouts — for change.
During the first week, students are brainstorming the issues that matter most to them: bullying, littering, freedom to practice religion, and other challenges they see in their schools and communities. Through discussion, sketching, and exploration, they’re discovering that art can be both a personal expression and a public statement.
Over the coming weeks, young artists will study how creators throughout history have used art to make people think, feel, and act. They’ll research the topics they care about, experiment with materials and media, and create original works that reflect their voices and values.
Each session builds toward a final public exhibition at The Norwalk Art Space, where students will present their finished pieces — visual statements that explore how creativity can challenge injustice, promote empathy, and inspire action.
The program’s message is simple but powerful: art can change the way we see the world, and young people have the power to lead that change.
From a sculpture made from discarded litter to a mixed-media portrait confronting bullying, every work will represent a step toward understanding how activism can begin with awareness — and how awareness can begin with art.
