Spotlight Salon – Putting Art into Action: Targeting Gun Violence

Imagine if local artists and musicians were empowered to become agents of change. What if they could energize movements at just the right inflection point? The impact on our communities, and our country, would be game-changing. In past programs, we’ve heard from local organizations about their amazing work to push for meaningful legislation to protect families and citizens.  Join us as we hear from Jacqueline von Edelberg about how art activism can help build community and drive systemic change.

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Jacqueline is an artist, author, activist, and the Founder & Executive Director of Arts4Impact, a nonprofit that focuses on progressive issues. With two decades of applying creative thinking to seemingly intractable real-world challenges, she is nationally recognized for her interactive public art, including Arts Memorials in Highland Park and Nashville. Her installation ENOUGH, featuring 30,000 orange fabric strips representing all the kids killed by gun violence since Sandy Hook, has been featured across the country, including three installations on the United States Capitol lawn.

Jacqueline is the co-author of How to Walk to School: Blueprint for a Neighborhood School Renaissance. She holds a BA and Ph.D from The University of Chicago.