"If art does not make us better, then what on earth is it for?" Alice Walker
Carnival of the Bold is first and foremost a spirit or philosophy that the arts can be a powerful enabling force for social change. A coming together of artists who drive important issues of our time and to create deeper engagement around social causes. It calls on artists to take leadership. And it calls on the world to participate. We aspire to bring social issues into the mainstream agenda, raise public consciousness and shine new light on what it means to live with greater humanity.
From sustainability, poverty, justice and peace to human rights, animal rights, equality, education and well-being, Carnival of the Bold aims to inspire and awaken greater public consciousness. It is interdisciplinary and inclusive of all artists - theatre, music, film, street performance, visual arts, you name it.
Artists bring interesting and unique perspectives to the mix, and engage audiences in new and different ways. They can strongly influence the way the world frames or feels about the salient issues; a power not fully harnessed, we think.
Its inaugural event was held as part of the Changemakers Festival 2013.
Through Carnival of the Bold, together - whether an individual, not-for-profit, government or conscious business - we aspire to find new ways, new ideas and new narratives that will shape our world and future.
Does anyone happen to know of Adam Hill (an Indigenous Painter, Photographer, Cartoonist, Didgeridoo Performer, Emcee and Workshop Educator), and how to get in contact with him?
Zara C. replied:
Ooh, really? That would be so great. We're looking to approach him about an event we're putting up at the upcoming Changemaker's Festival called Carnival of the Bold (https://www.facebook.com/CarnivalOfTheBold) Carnival of the Bold "If art does not make us better, then what on earth is it for?" Alice Walker Fr...om sustainability, poverty, justice and peace to human rights, animal rights, equality, education and well-being, Carnival of the Bold aims to inspire and awaken greater public consciousness. It is interdisciplinary and...See More Page: 98 like this