Join a corps of artists, organizers, educators, and other allies advancing equity, empathy, sustainability and social justice through art and culture. Whether you're already performing this work or you're eager to begin, we invite you to join in the people-powered U.S. Department of Arts and Culture as a Citizen Artist.
USDAC welcomes everyone who believes that these times call for a deep investment in creativity and imagination; everyone who wants to apply their gifts to a more just and vibrant world; everyone aligned with the values that unite us.
Join the mailing list, share your skills, and stay tuned for calls to creative action as well as volunteer opportunities with the people-powered department.
You don't have to be a U.S. citizen or an artist to be a Citizen Artist!
ENLIST AS A CITIZEN ARTIST
Join a people-powered collective
Step up and play your part.
CITIZEN ARTIST PLEDGE
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I DO HEREBY JOIN WITH THE USDAC IN ASSERTING THAT:
- Access to culture is fundamental human right;
- Culture is created by all and thus should represent all;
- Cultural diversity is a social good and the wellspring of free expression;
- A deep investment in creativity is critical to cultivating empathy and social imagination;
- Art and artists are powerful forces for accomplishing social change and strengthening social fabric.
AS A FOUNDING CITIZEN ARTIST, I PLEDGE TO ALL OTHERS AFFIRMING THESE VALUES MY CREATIVITY, INTEGRITY, AND COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ART AND CULTURE AND CATALYZE ART AND CULTURE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
