Citizen Joy is a celebration of democracy focused on gratitude, agency, and harmony. It is a national coalition of artists, arts organizations, and educators from all disciplines that are using art to cut through the doom and gloom about politics, explore what we have (and could lose) as citizens, and energize people to do what they can to protect our democratic rights and freedoms. (Voting is one good option.) Along with a growing virtual presence, there will be live performances and exhibitions as well as school-based and community workshops around the country. Together we will explore, perform, and present our versions of Citizen Joy, asking and answering these questions: ● Gratitude: What does your government do that brings you joy? ● Agency: What choices are you able to make that are dear to your heart? ● Harmony: When are we in harmony with our fellow citizens? Please share your art and reflections on the Citizen Joy themes and questions.

 

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Learn more at citizenjoy.org