"These are tough, hard times, not just here in the United States, as reactionary forces are on the rise around the world. It can be easy to lose hope, as fundamental linchpins of society are undermined by those who exploit our fears for profit and power.  We know we cannot pin our hopes on one election, one person, one victory. What we can do is dig in for the struggle ahead, and Art Works provides the reminder of our rich history of art and activism, the inspiration of past struggles, and the tools for what lies in our future." - Chris Garlock

BOOK REVIEW: Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together

"When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need.

"In Art Works, noted movement leader Ken Grossinger chronicles these efforts for the first time, distilling lessons and insights from grassroots leaders and luminaries such as Ai Weiwei, Courtland Cox, Jackson Browne, Shepard Fairey, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Alexander, Bill McKibben, JR, Jose Antonio Vargas, and more." 

PUBLISHER'S WEBPAGE: An Inside Look at the Organizers and Artists on the Front Lines of Political Mobilization and Social Change