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This is unit plan about Art and Activism, which begins a long-term collaborative project that focuses on thinking about art as a tool for activism. Art can be the first step in an activist movement, or it can be a driving tool to generate momentum. In part 1, students will explore different art exhibitions that are focused on activism. Then, they will have the chance to virtually "curate" their own small exhibition from their online research. In part 2, students work collaboratively to identify and select a message or theme for a community activism mural. They will paint their mural on a large sheet of MDF board, and this will be displayed in a prominent part of the school. In part 3, students will engage in a small group critique discussion accompanied by a written reflection.

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This mural was designed and created by lead artist, Ann Northrop, but she worked with a team of 15 assistants.

The mural occupies the entire west wall of the William Way Center, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community center in Philadelphia. The mural is 55' high and 165' wide. It depicts a gay pride festival. Some of the surrounding buildings and nearby landmarks, including the Drake Hotel, are included in the mural.

On the far left side of the mural (Locust street side) is a man pasting up a poster depicting the gay civil rights march held in 1966. This section gives an historic and political context to the mural. The rest of the mural reveals a sunny plaza with a crowd of celebrants.

Throughout the mural there is diversity of people including old, young, people of various races, sexual orientations, and families-to show the diversity of this community.

Ann says that one of the wonderful things about working on the mural was the people who came by daily to give their appreciation and support.
Ann is excited about the opportunity to state publicly, with this mural, the feelings about the good in people and the importance that people are accepted and that their love be accepted and celebrated. She hopes this mural is a catalyst for increased tolerance of the real diversity among people.

Although Ann is not herself a member of the gay community, her sister and her sister's partner are depicted on the far right side of the mural.

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Pride and Progress - Ann Northrup and Photo by Jack Ramsdale - Google Arts & Culture

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This mural was designed and created by lead artist, Ann Northrop, but she worked with a team of 15 assistants. The mural occupies the entire west wall of the William Way Center, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community center in Philadelphia. The mural is 55' high and 165' wide.

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How might people use art to help solve problems, show support or address an important issue in their community?

What role can art play in revealing injustice? What role can they play in encouraging people to take action against injustice?

How does art show activism and activists?

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Activism [ak-tuh-viz-uh m] (noun) vigorous action or involvement as a way to achieve political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations or protests

Activist [ak-tuh-vist] (noun) a person who is very involved in supporting a cause, especially a political cause

Community [kuh-myoo-ni-tee] (noun) a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government and may have a common cultural and historical heritage

Ethics [/ˈeTHiks/] (noun) moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.

Social Justice [so-shal just-is] (noun) the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.

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Learning Materials
- Lesson Guiding PowerPoint linked here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I9kbfnZ7jy88Iz9Ytp0v2Ad8hGS_X7R2EceifBp9EH8/edit?usp=sharing

- JamBoard: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1rXnKbw1w-g1qJ3-Tu16DkNYlejyHl_ImMtVUtLL0Fqg/viewer

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Creating, Presenting, Responding, Connecting

Part 1: Curating Art and Activism (Responding, Connecting)
- Day 1

Discuss the word activism and social justice

Present an Art exhibition, model google arts and culture

Explain what curators do: (Slideshow) include judgment, conceptual ideas, and a curitorial statement. Share some examples

- Day 2

Divide students into groups

Have students select a big idea within activism and social justice: LGBTQA+, Racism, Gender, Religion, etc. Can also give a list of suggestions on collections and galleries to explore.

Curate their own exhibition (7 pieces, including 1 2D, 3D, and digital)

Write a curatorial statement statement

Share with the class

**Formative Assessment: Group presentation of curated exhibit

Part 2: Planning the Mural (Creating)
- Day 1

Discuss community activism

Break into groups and brainstorm important community issues

Begin sketching ideas, color schemes, imagery for a group mural. Students to come up with 3 ideas.

- Day 2

- Day 3

**Formative Assessment: 3 thought out thumbnail sketches and group proposal

Part 3: Creating the Mural (Creating)
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3

**Summative Assessment pt. 1: Final mural

Part 4: Critique and Reflection (Presenting, Responding, Connecting)
- Day 1

**Summative Assessment pt. 2: Demonstration and synthesis between concepts, content, and art practice in written and verbal form.

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Part 1 - Curating *
SWBT work collaboratively to relate artworks to one another and find a common theme (societal, cultural, and/or historical context) in order to create a "virtual exhibition".

Part 2 - Creating
SWBT

Part 3 - Reflecting
SWBT

**Part 1 is the section I used for the lesson plan presentation.

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- Art Exemplars link (slides ):
- Proficiency Scale: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Acqte-f1k_z5w2ug_fyHg6SZCEDPNZR18YHgn1GRXEs/edit?usp=sharing
- Writing a curatorial statement: http://hcpsibart.weebly.com/uploads/5/1/3/5/51357529/exhibition_statement_and_text.pdf
- Curator Statement Ideas:

TITLE

What is your soical issue?

Why did you pick it?

Was it easy or difficult to find works about your particular issue?

What do you want people to know about your social issue?

- https://www.oecd.org/education/Curate-your-own-exhibition.pdf

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Part 1: Curating
- An understanding of the vocabulary and what the job of a curator entails (slide show provided)
- Basic computer understanding
- Some familiarity with Google Arts and Culture
- Some familiarity with Jamboard
- Active listening and communication skills

Part 2: Creating
- Understanding of the color wheel (primary, secondary, complimentary)
- A basic understanding and some practice with paint and color mixing
- Practice planning a final artwork through preliminary sketching/drafting
- Active listening and communication skills

Part 3: Reflecting
- Basic writing skills
- Active listening and communication skills

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Art:

VA:Pr6.1.IIa Make, explain, and justify connections between artists or artwork and social, cultural, and political history

VA:Cn11.1.IIa Compare uses of art in a variety of societal, cultural, and historical contexts and make connections to uses of art in contemporary and local contexts.

VA:Cr2.3.Ia : Collaboratively develop a proposal for an installation, artwork, or space design that transforms the perception and experience of a particular place.

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- Students could paint a community mural in a public part of the city/town
- A field trip touring an art gallery or public art

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te a Brief Curatorial Statement. Include:

- TITLE
- What is your soical issue?
- Why did you pick it?
-  Was it easy or difficult to find works about your particular issue?
- What do you want people to know about your social issue?