PoliticsThroughArt

Generation Engage, Members of Congress,

Launch “Politics through Art Initiative”

On Thursday, September 29, Generation Engage and members of Congress launched the Politics through Art Initiative, an innovative plan to promote political expression through the visual arts. This special exhibition was held at Ralph Lauren’s new Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) storefront, included 300 friends of Generation Engage, members of Congress, national media, and was keynoted by Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA). Hagel and Sanchez, long-time supporters of youth-engagement-efforts and strong proponents of open democratic discourse, voiced their support for the organization’s efforts to engage non-college youth in the political process.

Senator Hagel (R-NE) with GenGage members Christopher Lewis, Devin Talbott, and Justin Rockefeller

Alexandry Douyon

David McConnell

“No group of Americans is as directly impacted by the decisions government makes everyday than younger Americans,” said Sen. Hagel. “Generation Engage continues to encourage young people to actively participate in their community, in their government and in their future.”

Andre Leon Gray

Kenbro Braak

www.kenbroart.com

“Now more than ever we need to engage young people in the political process,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “Generation Engage has done a phenomenal job in encouraging young people to get involved and use their collective voice to shape the future of our country.”

Garry Nichols

www.GarryNichols.com

Jon Tarleton

Generation Engage, and its Politics through Art partners, will continue to exhibit socially-conscious artwork from young artists in prominent retail and social spaces in communities where Generation Engage is active. For more information, or with interest in helping sponsor a Politics through Art event in your area, contact Justin Rockefeller, National Program Director, at Justin@GenerationEngage.org.

Christophile Konstas and Tanesha of Art 180