First Wednesday Art Talk – Activist Artists: The Social Practice of Art

Posted on 08 July 2025

Many artists today practice their art outside the museum, aiming to use their art skills to make a positive social contribution. These Social Practice artists share a postmodern ethos: everyday living, community work, relationships, organizing and other often-overlooked aspects of artmaking are as significant as the creation of art objects. Learn about this exciting trend in contemporary art in the work of Mark Bradford, Judy Chicago, Suzanne Jackson, Suzanne Lacy, and Theaster Gates.

Docent Speaker: Avril Angevine

First Wednesday Art Talks are funded by the Friends of the San Rafael Library