Art Meets Activism: Explore the Be The Change Exhibition in The Fenway
We are so excited to welcome back “Be the Change,” a public art installation designed by Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts), to The Fenway.
Be the Change is an art and activism initiative, rooted in the Jewish tenet of justice and drawing from the ritualistic Jewish Tzedakah box. This year’s exhibition features seven thought-provoking pieces that touch on various themes, including mental health, academic censorship, reproductive rights, immigrant experiences, and more. For us, this is an incredible opportunity to hold space within our neighborhood to talk about injustice, and to amplify the messages of each artist below.
Meet the Artists
Free to Learn
Ruth Katheryn Henry
Academic Censorship
In Other Eyes
Wen-Hao Tien
Multiculturalism and Spacial Justice
Searching For Home
Chanel Thervil
Historical Impact of Redlining
Wishing Well
Cicely Carew
Mental Health, Stigma, and Healing in BIPOC Communities
The Power of the Vote
Dana Woulfe
Voter Suppresion
Transcending Borders
Julia Cseko
Immigration Reform
I Am My Sister’s Keeper
Caron Tabb
Reproductive Justice
Be the Change is more than a passive art-viewing experience. As you explore, you’ll find a QR code accompanying each piece, providing direct links to nonprofit organizations, activists, and resources related to the highlighted social justice issues. This interactive aspect transforms visitors into “artivists,” empowering them to take action and contribute to positive change.
Now through October, Be The Change is on view in The Fenway, located on Van Ness St., Brookline Ave., and Kilmarnock St. View the map to explore.
