Hi,

In order to impact climate change, there has to be a shift in society’s culture. Here, art plays a significant role. Art reflects our values, beliefs, relationships and view of the natural world. But it can also challenge those same things. Perceptions can be altered, ideologies transformed when art takes on a subject.

EARTHDAY‍.ORG invites you to join another installment of our Earth Day Live series, Changing the Culture through Culture: Artists Shifting Perspectives on Climate Change on Thursday, December 17th at noon Eastern.

Join us for the live event.

The panel will be 60 minutes and hosted over Zoom. By registering and joining the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions during the Q&A. If you can’t connect over Zoom, we’ll also be streaming the event over Facebook.

Our panelists include:

• Courtney Mattison — a sculptor whose work revolves around the oceans and coral reefs
• Paul Villinski — a sculptor and installation artist focused on metamorphosis and flight
• Mary Mattingly — an installation and performative artist concerned with sustainability
• Nora Lawrence — Senior Curator at the Storm King Art Center

While climate science transmits the facts about the environment, art helps us to make sense of what is happening subjectively and personally. This webinar examines artists whose work intersects with science — a powerful combination that can change the way we think and feel.

Join us next week for a discussion with three artists who engage imaginations with their inspiring art and their dedication to the issues that are profoundly affecting us and our planet — engaging us, shifting perspectives and helping to build a consensus for change.

See you there,

Shelley Rogers
Artists for the Earth Coordinator