Arts + Social Justice
Where creativity sparks awareness.
The arts nurture understanding
Arts for All champions the power of the arts to inspire dialogue, celebrate our differences and strengthen community. Through programs that uplift all voices, explore all identities, and bring artists and audiences together in meaningful collaboration, we activate the arts for social impact.
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Featured news
February 10, 2026
Driskell Center Receives $100,000 Terra Foundation Grant to Support Spring Exhibition ‘America Will Be!’
The exhibition presents artworks that critically engage the image and symbol of the U.S. flag.
February 2, 2026
Announcing Arts for All’s Fall 2025 ArtsAMP Grants
Learn more about 14 new interdisciplinary student projects.
December 6, 2025
Driskell Center’s ‘Solace & Sisterhood’ Celebrates Connection in Black Community
The gallery highlights the work of Ballard and two other multimedia artists, Amber Robles-Gordon and Evita Tezeno.
Sadat Arts for Justice and Peace Competition
Understanding the world through art.