Art in Action: How creativity empowers democracy | Hope McMath | TEDxJacksonville Salon

The arts have long been a force for empowering people, organizing movements for change, amplifying stories and lived experiences, critiquing systems, and building community. By lifting up essential truths and providing visions for a more inclusive and just future, the arts are fundamental in animating democracy. Across artistic genres, geographies and eras, the arts help us understand ourselves and truly 'see' each other. Hope McMath is a cultural leader, educator, artist, curator, and activist whose knowledge of, and passion for, the arts is matched by a strong commitment to effecting positive change. She’s founder of Yellow House, an organization that sits at the intersection of art, social justice, and community care. Hope is a facilitator and curator with Humanities in Medicine at Mayo Clinic and maintains an active studio art practice. Her work, including her long career at the Cummer Museum, has been recognized nationally by organizations including the Kennedy Center, American Art Museum Association, and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx