Joy as Resistance Panel Discussion: ARTivism and Uplifting Communities

Join us for a panel discussion of Joy as Resistance: ARTivism and Uplifting Communities during the 2025 Street Wise Mural Festival!

Panelists include 2025 muralists Aerica Raven, Cha, and Graham Carraway. Moe Gram will moderate a discussion of the artists’ Street Wise murals and their themes, activism, and community engagement.

Street Wise Arts’ flagship program explores the intersection of art and activism (ARTivism) while centering womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and emerging artists based in Colorado and beyond. In 2025, Street Wise will reflect on the many ways joy sparks resistance. As our communities navigate political, cultural, and social changes, art and artists play an important role in inspiring joy and resiliency. Public art especially is a gift to the community, sparking joy and serving as a collective reminder of our humanity. Our continued joy reveals how changing tides cannot stop our creativity, celebrations, and happiness. Street Wise Mural Festival will use joy and creativity as tools of resistance, bringing together our community in the process.

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