Arts & Social Justice Fellowship Showcase

The 2025 class of the Arts & Social Justice Fellowship presents their culminating projects in a fascinating multimedia experience. 

Over six months, eleven high school fellows engaged in study, discussions, and creation at the intersection of arts and social change. The fellowship centers youth leadership, young people’s vision of the future, and building community in the face of crisis. It was created in 2021 as part of Strathmore and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s co-presentation of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon—and seeks to identify the next generation of artists whose activism reflects Butler’s dynamic lineage.  

This event will be an exciting tour of the 2025 fellows’ passion, artistry, and commitment to changing the world. Encouraging them to prioritize process over product, we have created a supportive environment for the fellows to experiment and try new things as they evolve their artistic practice. 

Projects explore themes ranging from climate justice to trans healthcare to pay equity and beyond. You will see striking visual art, portions of original plays and music, multimedia installations, and more. Fellows will also discuss their projects and visions for future work in artistry and activism. A reception will follow the showcase. 

 Learn about past cohorts and explore their culminating projects.

This program is made possible with generous support from Dr. Deborah M. Smith and the Dr. Allen A.B. Herman Fund.