The Art of Change: Meet Our Fellows

Artists and cultural leaders have been at the forefront of social change throughout US history. Today, in the face of growing intolerance and widening inequality, the arts have the power to transform how people view each other and the world around them.
The artists and cultural leaders we’ve selected for Art of Change fellowships all have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and reflect a powerful diversity of experiences and creative voices. Drawn from a wide range of artistic fields, the fellows span generations, backgrounds, geographies, and life experiences—and together tell a rich and varied American story.
Click through below to read full bios of all our remarkable Art of Change fellows. Read the full announcement.

Writer, performer, educator

Dance and theater artist, director

Dancer, choreographer

Theater director, cultural organizer

Theater director, choreographer, video and installation artist

Poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, artist

Novelist

Dancer, tap choreographer

Symphonic and operatic conductor

Poet, musician

Higher education leader, art and design educator

Poet

Visual artist

Alicia Hall Moran and Jason moran
Musicians, composers, educators

Theater actor, playwright

Actress, film director, writer, and producer

Multimedia artists

Interdisciplinary arts collective

Native American arts and culture leader

Bassist, singer, songwriter

Performing artist, organizer