Episode 59: Crafting Change: The Intersection of Art, Culture, and Justice

In this episode of “Gathering Ground,” host Mary F. Morten engages with four distinguished leaders in arts and culture: Michelle T Boone, CEO of the Poetry Foundation; Gabrielle Lyon, Executive Director of Illinois Humanities; Jane M. Saks, President and Artistic Director for Project&/Monuments to Movements; and Daniel O. Ash, President of Field Foundation of Illinois. They explore how their work at the crossroads of art, culture, and social justice fosters community engagement, creative expression, and systemic change.Episode Highlights- Insights into grant-making strategies and community-centric philanthropy- The transformative power of art in social movements- Unique journeys and contributions of each guest’s organizationLinks and Resources- Poetry Foundation: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/- Illinois Humanities: http://www.ilhumanities.org/- Project&: http://www.projectand.org/- Monuments to Movements: http://www.monumentstomovements.org/- Field Foundation: http://www.fieldfoundation.org/If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Gathering Ground and leave us a review! Follow Morten Group, LLC on Instagram@mortengroup for more updates.READ THE FULL EPISODE 59 TRANSCRIPT