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“Reflections on Art and Democracy” is a celebration of plays and lectures in Los Angeles aimed at raising awareness about the rise of fascism, racism, and antisemitism, the power of art and design to resist them, and the confluence of visual and performative artworks to promote democracy.
Participants include LA performing arts and cultural organizations through November, 2025.
Pull up a chair.
Or a torch.
Visual, performing, literary and other artists have long been powerful voices for social change, political commentary and dissent.
Our world is facing a rise of sociopolitical challenges not witnessed since the 1930s. Fortunately, the arts provide a powerful platform for resistance.
Abbetuck encourages artists to create works that inspire compassion and promote freedom.
We will showcase creatives in all disciplines who have used‒and are using‒their art forms to:
Let’s build a community of visual, performing and literary artists who are connected by their ability to be visionary.
Tony Duncan is a five-time world champion hoop dancer of San Carlos Apache and Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara tribal citizenship. Indian hoop dancers use hoops to create images and shapes that represent the beautiful creations on Mother Earth. In addition to performing, Tony collaborates with tribal communities and organizations to ensure that the next generation receives this dance form.
“Maestrapeace” was created by seven muralists, artist and calligrapher Olivia Quevedo, and almost one hundred volunteers. Meaning “woman teacher of peace,” the mural stands five stories tall, adorns The Women’s Building, and is the jewel of San Francisco’s Mission District.
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