The Art of Activism
The Art of Activism is a series of events that celebrates the work of extraodinary leaders. Each program is designed to provoke, inspire, and engage the audience, and to make a positive impact on people’s lives beyond the events.
November 11
San Francisco, CA
7-9pm, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
Our November Art of Activism program will feature Newark, New Jersey, Mayor and Brick City star Cory Booker. Cory will reflect on his roots as a community activist, share his bold vision for Newark’s future, and give insight into the city’s progress toward lifting itself out of nearly a half-century of violence, poverty, and corruption.
Nominate an Art of Activism Honoree to Appear with Cory
Know someone who is quietly making a difference – outside their job, family, or school responsibilities? Let us know! The Redford Center is now accepting nominations for Bay Area leaders to honor at our November 11 Art of Activism event. Just submit a nomination form.
PAST EVENTS
NEW: Rosario Dawson in conversation with Executive Director Lee Bycel
Rosario on Sacramento
Rosario on the power of small things
Our second 2010 Art of Activism event on June 9 featured an evening of conversation with award-winning actress (Rent, Kids, Seven Pounds), activist, and Voto Latino Co-founder Rosario. Rosario shared the inspiration behind her work with Voto Latino and V-Day. The program also honored our Art of Activism award winners James Berk (watch his story) and Martha Ryan (watch her story), two Bay Area leaders nominated by their communities for their outstanding work. Click here to watch the full program.
Read more about Rosario, James, and Martha here, and see their suggestions for action on our Be Active page.
Our first 2010 event on February 4 featured a conversation with Robert Redford, who reflected on his more than 40-year commitment to social and environmental change, and paid tribute to the work of two Bay Area activists, nominated by their communities: Victor Diaz (view bio video) and Avery Hale (view bio video). Read about Victor and Avery here, and get their recommendations for action on our Be Active page.
Watch an introductory video of our February 4 event with Robert Redford, or view the full program.
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Redford Center Programs
The Art of Activism
Creative Conversations: Activists, Artists, and Authors
Redford Center Leadership Retreat
Green Schools Summit
2010 Tree Room Author Series
Sausalito Film Festival Waste Land Event
Brave New Voices Speak Green
National Arts Policy Roundtable
Sundance Preserve
Water Summit: Water, Water. Not Everywhere
Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars
Mayors Conference
Saving the Bay
Nature Center Program
The Art of Activism is a series of events that celebrates the work of extraodinary leaders. Each program is designed to provoke, inspire, and engage the audience, and to make a positive impact on people’s lives beyond the events.
November 11
San Francisco, CA
7-9pm, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
Our November Art of Activism program will feature Newark, New Jersey, Mayor and Brick City star Cory Booker. Cory will reflect on his roots as a community activist, share his bold vision for Newark’s future, and give insight into the city’s progress toward lifting itself out of nearly a half-century of violence, poverty, and corruption.
Nominate an Art of Activism Honoree to Appear with Cory
Know someone who is quietly making a difference – outside their job, family, or school responsibilities? Let us know! The Redford Center is now accepting nominations for Bay Area leaders to honor at our November 11 Art of Activism event. Just submit a nomination form.
PAST EVENTS
NEW: Rosario Dawson in conversation with Executive Director Lee Bycel
Rosario on Sacramento
Rosario on the power of small things
Our second 2010 Art of Activism event on June 9 featured an evening of conversation with award-winning actress (Rent, Kids, Seven Pounds), activist, and Voto Latino Co-founder Rosario. Rosario shared the inspiration behind her work with Voto Latino and V-Day. The program also honored our Art of Activism award winners James Berk (watch his story) and Martha Ryan (watch her story), two Bay Area leaders nominated by their communities for their outstanding work. Click here to watch the full program.
Read more about Rosario, James, and Martha here, and see their suggestions for action on our Be Active page.
Our first 2010 event on February 4 featured a conversation with Robert Redford, who reflected on his more than 40-year commitment to social and environmental change, and paid tribute to the work of two Bay Area activists, nominated by their communities: Victor Diaz (view bio video) and Avery Hale (view bio video). Read about Victor and Avery here, and get their recommendations for action on our Be Active page.
Watch an introductory video of our February 4 event with Robert Redford, or view the full program.
October 10: Creative Conversations: Liz Murray
November 7-9: Green Schools Summit
November 11: The Art of Activism: Mayor Cory Booker
December 5-8: Redford Center Leadership Retreat
December 11: Tree Room: Kathryn Stockett, The Help
