#artactionday

Okay, yes. 2017 sucked. But 2018 is an opportunity to do something incredible

One way or another, this will be a pivotal year for racial justice, immigration, voting rights, healthcare, education, and LGBTQ+ equality. So this year we all need to step up and commit to whatever political and social good we can handle. 

That’s the idea behind the first ever Art Action Day this Saturday, January 20.

What is Art Action Day?

Art Action Day is an opportunity to speak out and make a commitment to action in 2018. With our friends at The Federation, we’re asking you to post about your vision for 2018, and—more importantly—how you’re committing to making that future a reality.

On Saturday we’ll signal boost your posts on and off Tumblr to inspire others.

How you can participate:

You can draw, make a gif, write a song or a poem—anything you want! The prompt is simple:

What do you want the headlines and history books to say about 2018? And what will you do to make it happen?

Maybe it’s helping to pass the DREAM Act or electing a gender-balanced Congress. Maybe it’s ending the stigma around mental illness. If we all commit to doing one thing this year, 2018 will be a very good year.

How to submit:

If you want us to signal boost your post, submit it to action.tumblr.com/submit.

You can also just tag your post #ArtActionDay and #WhatWillYouDo.

Art Action Day!

To celebrate art action day, I’ll be donating all proceeds from my print store through 1/31/2018.

The money will go to The Sylvia Rivera Law Project. The work they do is so incredibly important, and I hope that by raising some money we can contribute to their mission:

“The Sylvia Rivera Law Project works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination, or violence. SRLP is a collective organization founded on the understanding that gender self-determination is inextricably intertwined with racial, social and economic justice. Therefore, we seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming. SRLP works to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for our communities. We believe that in order to create meaningful political participation and leadership, we must have access to basic means of survival and safety from violence.”

I’m devoted to making 2018 a year of growth. 2017 was dark, but it brought us together. Together we’ll make strides and grow towards a progressive society that’s free of bigotry and abuse. 2018 will be the year we branch out, plant values, and grow. 

✨Happy New Year!! ✨

Hope you’re all having a super 2018 so far, and may each and every one of you be a super star in whatever you pursue this year! 🌟 🌟 🌟