This class offers the opportunity to combine art, poetry, prose, and more with activism through the creation of a mutual aid zine. Throughout the course of history, art and literature have been central to social justice movements, bringing people closer together. In our current political climate, solidarity and community become more important than ever. Students will explore principles of mutual aid, solidarity, and social justice, and apply them to 1-2 pieces of work that reflect their personal interpretation of these concepts.
Class will include time for brainstorming, working on pieces, peer reviews, and collaborative zine-making. Final pieces will be compiled into anthology-style zines, which will serve to educate, inspire, and foster a sense of community. These zines will be distributed with the intent of benefiting mutual aid efforts in Seattle. Students in the class will have the opportunity to engage with speakers from mutual aid groups (such as Stop the Sweeps) as well.
About the instructor: Intern at PSCS! Excited to get to know you as we create meaningful art :)