Art for Environmental Justice

AEJ is an organization that uses arts to raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of environmental issues on the lives of underrepresented groups. By acknowledging the complexity of the climate crisis and the importance of working with affected communities, AEJ uses its platform to shift the narrative towards a more collaborative, inclusive, and hopeful approach that inspires action and drives change. Their mission is to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take action towards a more just and sustainable future.

AEJ offers a range of services that allow individuals and groups to explore the intersection of art and environmental justice. They’ve developed eco-theater workshops that provide a safe and creative space for participants to develop their skills and create powerful performances that address environmental justice issues. These workshops can be held in your local community, organization, or institution, and work collaboratively with you to create impactful productions.

In addition to their workshops, AEJ produces theater productions that showcase environmental justice issues and inspire action towards creating a more equitable and sustainable world. They use the power of storytelling to engage audiences and promote awareness of critical environmental issues, offering creative advice and support for individuals and groups who want to produce their own eco-plays. AEJ believes that everyone has the potential to be an artist and a changemaker, and are committed to helping people use their creativity to make a difference.

City

Stanford

Country

United States

Region

N. America

Year of Creation

2022

Featured Project

Crossing The Fire
This project, funded by The Burt McMurtry Arts Initiatives grant from Stanford University, uses performing arts techniques to initiate a conversation and raise awareness about the environmental justice implications of California wildfires. AEJ is collaborating with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and local communities in Northern California to collect information about the impact of these wildfires on their lives, conducting a questionnaire from inmate firefighters, farm workers, and their families to do so. Based on the information gathered from these communities, AEJ is creating and will perform a play at Stanford University. The play will explore the personal experiences and stories of those impacted by California wildfires, highlighting the environmental justice implications of these events.

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