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Activist artist Shirl Chouinard creates dolls to educate about domestic violence

Shirl Chouinard (Courtesy Photo) When Shirl Chouinard asked…

Mayda!: living big

"I would like to see myself as an artist promoting strength, talent, equality and a positive message-who happens to be a Korean-American woman."

Problems to solve: Sandra Brick shows a woman’s place is in the patent office

Sandra Brick (Photo by Amber Procaccini) Let's admit it-when…

2011 Changemakers: MCAD students meet WILPF

"Many of us see [this] as an opportunity to raise the next generation of women peacemakers."

Voice leader

What did I want to do as an Anishinaabe female musician?"

Spoken word women

Spoken word exists within a long tradition of oral cultures across the world. The Twin Cities falls into this tradition with a rich history of performance poetry dating back to the '50s

2012 Changemaker: ‘Abandon ME’

"What women like about it is that it's not explicit. It's more powerful because it's symbolic rather than explicit."

2010 Changemaker: Women & Water Rights

"We thought that by reaching out to different groups, having exhibits and different events, we could use art as the catalyst to bring the issue [of women and water rights] into sharper focus."

Art for change CoverArtist:Tammy Ortegon’s art has something to say

If you've been to the corner of 34th and Cedar or the corner…

Homeless is my address, not my name

A photo and oral history of homelessness in Minnesota photos…

Diva Rags

"[My business] is all about how I can help [customers] have a brighter day. It goes beyond the dollar."

2009 Changemaker: Shá Cage and Teen Summit

Youth event links art, activism, leadership Photography by…