Forecast Webinar Series 2026
Thursdays | 12-1:30 PM Central Time | FREE
February 26 | Arts & Culture as Vital Civic Infrastructure: Why Art Matters for Democracy
March 26 | Knowledge is Power: Demystifying civic systems through creative practice
May 28 | Deep Roots of Belonging: Lessons from Rural and Southern Cultural Leadership
June 25 | What Binds Us: Trust, Neighboring, and the Cultural Work of Democracy
September 24 | The Art of Governance: Artist–Government Collaborations for More Responsive Institutions
October 29 | Funding Creative Civic Power: Investing in Artists Who Strengthen Democracy
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| We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA). The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.At a time of deep polarization and eroding institutional trust, artists are helping communities to rebuild the foundations of democratic life, helping people understand how systems work, fostering belonging across differences, and collaborating to shape more transparent and responsive civic institutions. Thanks to EFA’s support, we are able to bring this much-needed series to the field and build stronger connections between practitioners, funders and artists. Grounded in the civic health framework of FORWARD Issue 8, and aligned with national conversations around democratic renewal, the series blends field-framing conversations with practical learning designed for artists, cultural leaders, civic partners, funders and community practitioners. |
