Key points

Artivism is the blending of art and activism to promote social justice.

Art can be an effective strategy for wellness.

Artivism can be used in therapy, research, and knowledge dissemination.

We often think of art as a luxury; something to admire on a museum wall or enjoy at a concert after work. Beautiful and even moving, but optional. However, psychologists today are making the case that artivism can be an essential tool for healing, resistance, and social transformation.

Artivism is the blending of art and activism to promote social justice, collective healing, and individual empowerment (e.g., Shapiro, 2020 ). It draws on theory and research about how creativity and expression can shift cognition , emotions, and behavior in ways that support change and wellness

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