Press Kit
The Event
Join Cornish College of the Arts and Majel Connery for a coming together around live music and the exploration of how art and activism intersect. Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, from 3-4:30pm, block party-style outside the Cornish Commons at the corner of Lenora Street and Terry Avenue, in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. If it rains, the event will take place inside the Cornish Commons at 2025 Terry Avenue.
The Art of Activism will raise funds for The Last 6000 campaign, whose mission is to identify, map, document, and advocate for Seattle’s remaining large urban trees as development and city growing pains put large trees at risk.
The event will include musical performances by vocalist, composer, and Chair of the Cornish Music Department Kaley Lane Eaton, and vocalist and composer Majel Connery, followed by a panel discussion exploring the craft of climate messaging, social impact, and how to make art that matters. Panelists include Taha Ebrahimi, author and illustrator of Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide (Sasquatch Books 2024); Josh Morris, Urban Conservation Manager at Birds Connect Seattle; and Kersti Muul, Urban Conservation Specialist, wildlife field biologist, and artist. Our panel will be moderated by professor, ecologist, and fine artist Jack DeLap. In addition to the live program, there will be visual art exhibits onsite.
Stop by, experience amazing performances, and listen to an engaging discussion. Take time to peruse the visual art exhibits and enjoy the block party atmosphere.
Tickets
Instead of tickets, The Art of Activism will collect donations for The Last 6000 campaign. We welcome donations anytime before or after the event here on our website. Volunteers will be available to collect donations at The Last 6000 campaign information table during the event.
Thank you for your support of Seattle’s urban trees!
Location
The Art of Activism will be held block party-style
at the Corner of Lenora Street and Terry Avenue in Seattle’s South Lake Union Neighborhood
Weather Permitting
In case of rain, the event will take place inside the Cornish Commons at 2025 Terry Avenue.
This location is also accessed easily by public transportation. It's a half mile from the Westlake Light Rail Station, just blocks from the South lake Union Streetcar, and reached by many bus lines. If coming by car, there are public parking lots and street parking available nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Art of Activism will take place on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, from 3-4:30pm. Musical performances and panel discussion will wrap up at 4:30pm.
There will be time to explore visual exhibits and information tables during and after the program.
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The event will take place, block party-style outside the Cornish Commons at the corner of Lenora Street and Terry Avenue, in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. If it rains, the event will take place inside the Cornish Commons at 2025 Terry Avenue.
This location is also accessed easily by public transportation. It's a half mile from the Westlake Light Rail Station, just blocks from the South lake Union Streetcar, and reached by many bus lines.
If coming by car, there are public parking lots and street parking available nearby.
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Food and beverages won't be available at the event, however, there will be several options in the neighborhood.
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Our event won't be selling or requiring tickets. Instead, we are asking folks to donate to The Last 6000 campaign. You are welcome to donate anytime before or after the event here on our website. Volunteers will also be able to collect donations at The Last 6000 campaign information table during the event.
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Absolutely! We'd love to have your support.
You are welcome to make a donation to The Last 6000 campaign anytime before or after the event here on our website. Thank you!
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Yes! The Last 6000 is a program of Plenty Amnesty. As fiscal sponsor, all donations go through Plant Amnesty. Their 501c3 designation makes your donation tax deductible. Tax ID #91-1393557
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Bring your friends and loved ones, your curiosity about the relationship between social advocacy and art.
Bring your smartphone - to donate; connect with the artists, panelists, and The Last 6000 campaign on social media. You are welcome to take photos and share on social accounts with hashtags: #theartofactivism2024 #thelast6000 #majelconnery #kaleylaneeatonmusic #cornishcollegeofthearts #kersti_wildurbanity #treeswithtaha
As the event is planned for open air, dress for the weather. Should the weather not be amenable, the event will be moved indoors.
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Absolutely! Cameras are welcome, as are smartphones. Feel free to happily post to social media as well, and tag us. We'd love to hear and see your experience!
Hashtags: #theartofactivism2024 #thelast6000 #majelconnery #kaleylaneeatonmusic #cornishcollegeofthearts #kersti_wildurbanity #treeswithtaha
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Yes. Once our location is selected, we will provide ADA accessibility information.
If you have questions not addressed here, reach out. We’d be happy to help.