Projects

Art Against Racism is a virtual arts exhibition which aims to lift up the tremendous array of creative works made in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In doing so, project organizers hope that the exhibition will serve as an archive of the national artistic response to this historic moment.

La Raza Youth Leadership Institute hosted an art contest for youth ages 12-19 with the goal of motivating Latinx youth to get vaccinated. Three winners were chosen, and the first place winner's artwork was displayed on buses and in bus stop shelters near a number of schools. A phone number is included with the artwork for youth to call to receive more information about vaccines.

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective's Perception Isn't Always Reality engages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) teen and young adult artists to reevaluate messages they may have received about Covid-19 and vaccinations and to reevaluate the sources of the information. Through their own brand of urban storytelling that involves collaborative work in hip hop music and krump dance, spoken word, videography, photography, and podcasting, the artists will produce a challenging body of work for the public to experience on urban canvases such as the sides of city buses and on air waves.

With the New York Covid-19 Pencil Tracker, Artist Francine LeClercq acknowledges those who passed away from Covid-19 in New York City and engages the public with the “spread” of the message, charting and replacing the devastating outbreak of the virus with an equally viral transmission of recorded facts through the agency of pencils. A transient tool that dispenses its form to inform, the pencil is thus made into a found testimonial literally as well as metaphorically exposing at once our shortcomings as well as our strengths, delegating a remembrance that pays tribute to those we have lost. During 2022, thousands of pencils will be placed at random locations around the city, from waiting rooms to cafeteria, park, subways and various other public spaces. The printed message carries accurate data recorded from the NYC Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on the date of the pencil manufacturing orders. Echoing the collective nature of the pandemic, the public is expected to

Texas Folklife's Hechos, No Miedo | Facts, Not Fear bilingual campaign features heritage arts PSAs by and for Austin's communities of color. Working with a variety of artists and community collaborators to produce public health messaging for communities that have experienced high levels of infection and low vaccine rates during the pandemic, this project seeks to engage community members in conversations that respect community knowledge, embrace lived experience, and help identify and overcome the complex barriers affecting equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The landing page to learn more and access all media and content is available in English and in Spanish . The messages as of early August 2021 include: A Spanish-language message for recent Mexican immigrant populations featuring the Huapango music of Los Trovadores de Raúl Orduña, dancers from Ballet Folklórico Lo Nuestro, and murals by Luis Angulo (known as Uloang) and Carmen Rangel (both originally commissioned by the No Seas Wey campaign). Produced by eight-time Lone Star Emmy winning director, producer, and educator Chelsea Hernandez of Panda Bear Films, who was behind the documentary Building the American Dream. Long (3-minute) and short (1-minute) video and audio-only versions available. A mixed English- and Spanish-language message for a younger Latino/a/x audience featuring the Son Jarocho music of Güateque Son and dancers from Ballet Folklórico de Austin. Video work by local videographer Joe Rocha, who has produced nationally aired projects such as “Austin Revealed.” Long (3-minute) and short (1-minute) video and audio-only versions available. A Spanish-language message for an older, well established Chicano audience in Central Texas, featuring the Conjunto music of Johnny Degollado (“El Montopolis Kid”) and Jean Jacques ‘J.J.’ Barrera, and a mural by Raúl Valdez. Produced by Gabriela Kane Guardia, with videography by Chris Sibley of Papalote Productions. Long (2-minute, 21-second) and short (46-second) video and audio-only versions available. An English-language message for Black and African American audiences directed by Mobley, featuring musician and filmmaker Megz (Magna Carda) and others in a dialog about the vaccine and the Black experience. Jacob Weber served as director of photography and editor, while The George Washington Carver Museum provided the setting. Long (2-minute, 14-second) and short (1-minute) versions are available in both video and audio-only formats. View each & learn more on the landing page , or watch on YouTube and listen on Soundcloud .

This pandemic can end but only if we can get the world #vaccinated! Working collaboratively with Team Halo, non-profit design lab Amplifier is offering $100,000 in awards to artists to help them build a campaign to get the world vaccinated. Hospitals and public health institutions around the world will then help distribute these messages where they are needed the most. Amplifier invites works on the following topics: The sooner we all get Vaccinated the sooner we can (fill in the blank) No one is safe until we are all safe We can get back to the life/moments/people we miss Trust vaccines Vaccines are safe and effective Vaccines for all Vaccines for victory It’s up to you ✌️ for #Vaccinated Submissions are due May 10th. Submissions can be viewed on Amplifiers website here

COVID-19 RESPONSE We continue to harness the transformative and healing power of music to empower everyone with evidence-based multimedia tools, information and resources that combat the spread of COVID-19. Let us know how we can support your COVID-19 health and safety efforts. We are addressing the mistrust and debunking myths about the COVID-19 vaccine with Community Immunity – a series of free, engaging, evidence-based music video resources designed to increase vaccine literacy. The rap anthology features our founder, Dr. Olajide “Hip Hop Doc” Williams, our advisory board member, Dr. Monique “Docta Mo Flow” Hedmann-Maxey, Grammy®-winning rapper and HHPH Advisory Board member Darryl DMC McDaniels, award-winning producer Artie Green and singer-songwriter Gerry Gunn.

Shot To Reunite is a call to artists seeking local creatives to submit works of art that can be used in an island-wide campaign to promote the COVID-19 vaccine and other COVID-19 related public health messaging with a focus on culturally resonant works that engage diverse ethnic, cultural, and BIPOC communities. We believe that the creativity and resonance that is expressed by artists has the potential to add urgency and clarity to public health messaging and address vaccine hesitancy in ways that traditional communications cannot.

Unsure what to believe about the various covid-19 vaccines? Come to Study Hall and let our public health experts, including Professor Michael Yudell of Drexel University, ease your mind and give you the confidence you need to get that shot to protect yourself and others. We’ll separate fact from fiction and make you laugh along the way. This virtual event is hosted by Crossroads Comedy Theater in Philadelphia as a part of 2021 Philly Theater Week .