Arts for Change

Beverly Naidus works in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences program at the University of Washington in Tacoma, where she is co-creating a studio arts program (Arts in Community) with a focus on art for social change and healing.

"Discussing art and its applications to countless issues, and how people have empowered themselves through it, Arts for Change is a look at arts, politics, and culture as a whole through modern America. Arts for Change is an intriguing read, especially recommended for those who transmit messages through their art." * Midwest Book Review * "Naidus argues passionately for a different kind of art, one that builds social muscle and can make a difference in the world. I predict this book will inspire exciting and innovative trends in both art and education and critical theory, tilting them more in the direction of interdisciplinary and socially engaged practices. And I agree with Naidus' core proposition that the times demand nothing less." -- Suzi Gablik, author, * The Re-Enchantment of Art and Conversations Before the End of Time * "This book offers an important glimpse into the personal development of one engaged artist/educator who seeks to keep growing through her dialogue with others, colleagues and students alike." -- Anusha Venkataraman * Community Arts Network * "Naidus does an excellent job of drawing in all kinds of readers by weaving story and academic reflection together as opposing yet familiar textures. The overall effect is a powerful account in which theory develops through history, personal story, and the words of others, making Arts for Change an enlightening read." -- Kelly Campbell-Busby * Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship * "Arts for Change is not just a book for teachers; it is a book that invites everyone to think about how the individual affects the collective." -- Andrea Avila * Canadian Art Teacher * "Arts for Change is essential reading for artists, art teachers, educational administrators, and students of art. It brings to life a pedagogical practice, employed for years by a significant number of socially-engaged activist artists, known but to few outside this community." -- Nina Felshin, author * But Is It Art? The Spirit of Art as Activism *