• An indoor theatre hall with an audience watching a performance on stage where two people are seated, one speaking and the other listening.

    Art. Justice. Action.

ARTS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Arts for Social Justice - ASJ - is a collaborative, interdisciplinary initiative whose mission is to raise awareness about critical issues addressing the human condition. We foster dialogue and action in our community through the creation and participation in a wide variety of art forms.

The goal of ASJ is to engage our SCU community by presenting artistic projects that address important social justice issues that impact our community. As we explore subjects such as social inequality, homelessness, and economic disparity, we seek to bridge the gap between life at Santa Clara University and our surrounding communities.

Ultimately, we are asking the question, "How can I be a catalyst for change?"

"It is not enough to be Compassionate ... You Must Act."

For more information contact ASJ@scu.edu

ARTS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL

Council Co-Chairs:

Katherine Aoki , Professor of Art & Art History and Associate Dean

Alison Trybom Lucas, Assistant Dean, Operations & Planning

Butch Coyne, Director SCU Presents Performing Arts Center

Council Members:   

Renee Billingslea, Teaching Professor, Art & Art History

Benjamin Gillespie, Assistant Professor, Theatre & Dance 

Scot Hanna-Weir, Professor and Chair, Music

Daniel B. Summerhill, Assistant Professor English

Michael Whalen, Professor Communication

Ali Reimer, Director of Marketing & Communication, CAS

Laura Anstett, Associate Marketing Manager, SCU Presents PAC

Brooke McFarlane, Student Representative

Sienna Pearson, Student Representative

Hesed Coctecon-Cruz, Student Representative