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Creating Change: Art Activism and Leadership Development
Jessica A Cruz1, Leighton E Vermont1, Sally R Watkins2
1Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia, USA.
Art activism enhances leadership development by fostering transformative leadership identities. This approach supports the student leader activist identity continuum (SLAIC), promoting growth in activist leaders.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Arts Administration
Background:
- Traditional leadership development often overlooks creative and activist methodologies.
- The intersection of arts and social change offers unique pedagogical opportunities.
- Understanding leadership identity is crucial for effective activism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of art activism in leadership development programs.
- To introduce the student leader activist identity continuum (SLAIC) as a framework.
- To position art activism as a form of transformative leadership.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of art activism and leadership theories.
- Application of art activism examples to leadership identity exploration.
- Utilizing the student leader activist identity continuum (SLAIC) as a pedagogical tool.
Main Results:
- Art activism provides a powerful medium for exploring leadership identity.
- Activist art can effectively introduce and guide individuals along the SLAIC.
- Art activism is a viable pathway to transformative leadership.
Conclusions:
- Integrating art activism into leadership education is highly beneficial.
- The SLAIC framework effectively maps leadership identity development in activist contexts.
- Art activism fosters essential skills for transformative leadership and social change.
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