How did illustrations embolden a community? How did caricatures, portraits, and parody empower a movement and terrify the FBI? And what can we learn from the art of Emory Douglas and the Black Panther newspaper about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?

This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo.

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View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note!

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The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist.

If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

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Presented by... Des Moines Black Liberation Movement

This episode is presented by the Des Moines Black Liberation Movement. We believe that every Black life matters, and our movement recognizes and fights for the freedoms of said folx. All programs produced and piloted by DSM BLM are geared towards improving upon the lived experiences of Black people in our city, community, state, and further past imperialist lines. We stand in solidarity with groups working toward equity and radical love. Learn more and get involved at desmoinesblm.org or desmoinesblm on all socials.

How did a handful of artists kick start and script a seismic shift in AIDS awareness and policy? How did their creative skills drive a movement? And what can we learn from the story of Gran Fury about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?

This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo.

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View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note!

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The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist.

If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

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Get involved at the Des Moines Pride Center!

At the DSM Pride Center, our library and archives are always growing, and you can be part of it. We host library cataloging socials on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, along with author talks, history presentations, and community events that bring people together ot elarn and connect. Visit us as desmoinespridecenter.org to explore Iowa’s largest LGBTQ library and archives to discover ways to get involved.

Presented by...The Des Moines Pride Center

This episode is presented by the Des Moines Pride Center, the largest LGBTQ library in the state of Iowa. We offer unique community events and learning opportunities along with a fascinating look at our queer history. Stay tuned after the episode to learn more.

How did making music serve as resistance to the status quo? How did attending shows, making zines, and even just talking help girls across the U.S. fight hopelessness? And what can we learn from Riot Grrrl about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?

This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo.

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View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note!

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The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist.

If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

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Presented by... Girls Rock! Des Moines

This episode is presented by: Girls Rock! Des Moines. We amplify the unique voices of our community through creative expression. We know that marginalized voices must be celebrated, along with their distinct identities, strengths, and creativity. Through music and arts education, innovative programming, and performance, we support their journey to plug-in to the world around them and take center stage. Learn more at girlsrockdsm.org.

How did small, anonymous art and writing make a dent in the Nazi machine? How did playing on our assumptions about what older women do help them resist for years? And what can we learn from Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?

This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo.

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View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com.

Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today?  Send us a note!

_____

The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist.

If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.

Mentioned in this episode:

Get involved at the Des Moines Pride Center!

At the DSM Pride Center, our library and archives are always growing, and you can be part of it. We host library cataloging socials on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, along with author talks, history presentations, and community events that bring people together ot elarn and connect. Visit us as desmoinespridecenter.org to explore Iowa’s largest LGBTQ library and archives to discover ways to get involved.

Presented by...The Des Moines Pride Center

This episode is presented by the Des Moines Pride Center, the largest LGBTQ library in the state of Iowa. We offer unique community events and learning opportunities along with a fascinating look at our queer history. Stay tuned after the episode to learn more.

From Rebel Yell Creative, this is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo.

I’m your host and producer Amy Lee Lillard, and I’m an author and podcaster who’s been obsessing over writers and artists who resisted since I was a kid. And today, I’m looking to make all the weird art, and help others do the same. 

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