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Victims of Gentrification, Meet Your Patron Saint

Maya Kroth

October 02, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City

In a rapidly gentrifying Mexico City neighborhood, two artists refurbished an icon and set up an altar for Santa Mari La Juaricua, a saint to protect residents from eviction. The saint raises awareness and acts as a reminder about housing issues and the icon has been taken up by the residents and has been used in processions and protests.

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The Protest Banner Library Where You Can Rent Signs of Rage

Kadish Morris

September 28, 2017 |

Broadly |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Protest Banner Library is a space for people to make, house, and 'check out' signs for progressive protest. Formed in the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, the Library has built community as well as a way to be useful for those that can and those that cannot attend street protests. Chicago artist Aram Han Sifuentes began sewing protest signs in the wake of Donald Trump's election—then she turned her collection into a community lending library so that anyone can make or borrow one.

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Wichita Art Project Brings Fresh Look at the River

Josh Cohen

September 25, 2017 |

Next City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wichita, Kansas

While the passage of the Arkansas River through downtown Wichita is a natural place for activity, it took attractions to get people to come. The ArkArt project developed art installations along the river beautifying the location and providing a hook to drive pedestrian traffic.

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Art Handlers, Long Overlooked, Push for Better Wages and Union Representation

Daisy Alioto

September 25, 2017 |

Artsy |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Developed out of an Arts & Labor working group during Occupy Wall Street, the Art Handlers Alliance (AHA) advocates for fair compensation and improved hiring practices for art handlers. Using a “bill of rights” as a template, the AHA has been part of negotiations between employers and unions that represent some art handlers—such as the Teamsters—and obtained for workers increased compensation and benefits.

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The unexpected way that Bollywood could help millions

Priti Salian

September 20, 2017 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India

In India, literacy advocates have found a captive audience for their programs; by adding subtitles to Bollywood songs and movies, tv shows are reaching millions of citizens who wouldn't otherwise learn how to read.

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In Haiti, a Building Fights Cholera

John Cary

September 12, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Haiti

The cholera outbreak in Haiti affected and killed thousands of people. Treating patients as quickly as possible became a top priority. Mass Design Group designed Gheskio's Cholera Treatment Center as a building that promotes recovery with water sanitation, ultimately reducing the number of cases of Cholera.

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How a Free Grocery Store Is Cutting Food Waste—and Hunger

Rina Diane Caballar

September 12, 2017 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: New Zealand, Wellington

In an era when 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted each year, a nonprofit organization in New Zealand called The Free Store collects surplus food from cafes and restaurants to redistribute to the public - at no cost to the consumer. The Free Store, which started in Wellington and has spread across the country, opens its doors every weeknight to anyone in search of a free meal, regardless of economic background or status.

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Mexican-American Preservationists Are Saving San Antonio's Urban Fabric

Johnny Magdaleno

September 04, 2017 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

As San Antonio develops, local groups like the WPA work to preserve cultural heritage along with buildings. Community organization, financing, and legislation are all tools the groups are using to maintain historic communities.

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How Bon Iver Saved Eau Claire

David Lepeska

August 25, 2017 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Eau Claire, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, once a booming Midwestern industrial town, began to struggle after manufacturing plants closed, leading to job loss and blight downtown. However, recent years have shown urban renewal, and it is clear that arts saved the city. The proposed Confluence Arts Center has already led to $120 million in investment in the heart of Eau Claire’s downtown. Economic growth, further enhanced by the Eaux Claires Music Festival each year, has put the city on a path to revitalization.

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Learning to defuse Islamophobia

Owen Mortner

August 21, 2017 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Most bus stops have an array of ads, but in Boston one sign reads “What to do if you are witnessing Islamophobic harassment.” The message is part of a part of a public awareness campaign rolled out by the city, which illustrates “how bystanders could help a victim of anti-Muslim behavior.”

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