Cleveland VOTES Co-Hosting Virtual Creative Civic Engagement Town Hall with Local and State Partners
A graphic for the creative activism virtual town hall. It says: Weaving Arts + Civics Together: A Nonpartisan Virtual Town Hall. Tuesday, September 28, 6-7:30pm. Connecting creativity and civic engagement to strengthen and empower Ohio communities. Organized by Cleveland VOTES in partnership with CreativeOhio, the City of Cleveland, Artfluential, and Deep Roots.
Join us Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30pm, for Weaving Arts + Civics Together: A Non-Partisan Virtual Town Hall, a free gathering for artists, creatives, arts organizations, and community members ahead of the November 3rd general election.
What can you expect?
In partnership with Artfluential, Creative Ohio, Deep Roots, and the City of Cleveland, this virtual town hall will feature conversations on art and advocacy, getting your organization and community vote-ready, and practical resources for meaningful civic engagement.
What are the intended takeaways?
Attendees will:
Recognize the power of their creative voice and the role artists can play in shaping conversations and creating meaningful civic change.
Explore what civic engagement can look like beyond voting, including advocacy, storytelling, community organizing, relationship-building, and collective action.
Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Ohio’s arts and creative communities.
Discover ways to use art and storytelling as tools for civic engagement, helping communities share their experiences, amplify their voices, and connect around issues that matter.
Come learn, connect, and discover how your creative practice can help empower your community during election season and beyond.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This town hall is for artists, creatives, arts and culture organizations, community leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of creativity and civic engagement.
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