Student Workshop: Protest Art

Description: The Protest Art workshop will begin with an exploration of the history and impact of activist art, considering how artists have used visual culture as a tool to challenge social and political norms and inspire change. We will then examine several contemporary case studies involving public art, street art and graffiti, and performance, exploring how artists have used their voices to address issues of social injustice, discrimination, inequity, and nationalism. Through open dialogue in this workshop, students will consider how art offers us a space to disagree and challenge our assumptions. A reading list will be provided in advance to help prepare students for the workshop. Students from all majors and disciplines are invited to apply and participate. Please note that some of the imagery presented in this workshop may be disturbing.

Bio: Dr. Bland has been teaching art history at Stout for twenty-one years. One of her favorite courses to teach is Art and Controversy, reflecting her interest in First Amendment issues and the complex conversations surrounding freedom of expression. She has traveled extensively with students to Paris, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York City. She enjoys the process of discovery with students as they encounter works of art in person for the first time, and the new perspectives and conversations those experiences inspire.

Agenda:

6:00 Welcome and introductions

6:05 Historical overview

6:30 Case studies: small and large group discussions

7:50 Closing remarks and evaluations

8:00 Dismiss

Menard Center workshops are non-credit bearing educational enrichment experiences fulfilling the Center’s mission to promote the study and discussion of civil liberties and related institutions and innovation.

Eligible undergraduate students who complete pre-workshop assigned reading and the workshop receive a $100 stipend.

To apply, you will need to provide a statement of interest in the workshop topic and your student id number (needed to process the $100 payment). Having a Social Security Number and completing a W-9 are required to receive the stipend.

Some priority in registration may be given to students applying to their first Menard Center student workshop.

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Cynthia Bland