Arts for Activism — A Six-Week Creative Workshop for Adults
In partnership with Irvine United Congregational Church and The Wayward Artist
This winter, we’re thrilled to welcome Angelica Rowell to lead Arts for Activism, a six-week creative workshop where art becomes a pathway to justice, curiosity, and connection.
Over six weeks, participants will explore complex social issues through music, poetry, theatre, movement, film, guided conversation, and creative practice. You’ll learn how artists across disciplines use their craft to resist, uplift, provoke, and inspire—and you’ll create your own original piece of activist art to share with the community.
About the Facilitator
Angelica Rowell (she/her) - Singer. Actress. Writer. Educator. Activist.
Angelica is a Los Angeles–based singer, actress, writer, and educator whose work centers opening hearts, uplifting marginalized voices, and sparking deeper understanding.
What the Program Offers
Discover: Each week introduces a major social issue—racism, immigration, sexism, queer rights, global injustice, environmental racism, and more—explored through music, poetry, theatre, dance, and film.
Create: Participants will develop a personal creative piece using writing prompts, devising exercises, art-making activities, and one-on-one check-ins. Final works may be poems, scenes, monologues, songs, visual art, movement pieces, or hybrid creations.
Share: The workshop culminates in a live showcase where participants present their original work with friends, family, and the wider community.
Weekly Topics
Week 1 — Jan 21, 2026: Christian Nationalism, Fascism, & White Supremacy
Week 2 — Jan 28, 2026: Racism & Immigration
Week 3 — Feb 4, 2026: Sexism & Queer Rights
Week 4 — Feb 11, 2026: Global Justice & Genocide
Week 5 — Feb 18, 2026: Environmental Racism & Climate
Week 6 — Feb 25, 2026: Final Creation & Dress Rehearsal
Community Showcase
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A public performance of participants’ finished work
(Open to all!)
Who Should Join
Adults who care about justice, creativity, and meaningful conversation. No artistic experience required—just compassion, curiosity, and a willingness to explore.
When It Meets
Six Wednesdays • 6:00–9:00 PM
Beginning January 21, 2026
At Irvine United Congregational Church