Authentic Grassroots Leadership: Cultural Activism and the Arts for Social Change
Submitted by Kevin Bottomley on
Throughout history, artists have been at the forefront of movements of protest, resistance, and liberation. Their efforts have kindled fires, aroused imaginations, and rallied the troops culminating in real transformational change. No matter the form of their cultural activism, these movers and shakers have been viewed as authentic, reliable, and trustworthy shepherds. Yet, artists have been overlooked or given too little attention in the literature on leadership.
