Chords & Oil: An art collective with a progressive agenda.

Bylaws
Leaders

Why we exist

Art has long been the catalyst for social and cultural progress. Our goal is to enact creative expression as a means to affect deep and lasting social change. By creating an open-minded, unbiased and committed artistic collective, we aspire to encourage imaginative expression throughout the community in an attempt to better it as a whole. Through the formation of an artistic community we are making a conscious effort to facilitate and participate in social change. In this way, art becomes a political act, promoting positive and creative expression that then reflects onto the community. If we as a community seek love, respect, and beauty we must actively promote it through art. Being active agents of change requires more than throwing happening parties, change requires participation in all realms of society including political, environmental, and communal progress. Our dreams of a better place to live can come true if we work together towards a common goal.

Visioning Initiatives

• Inject creativity into our community
• Inject life into downtown Topeka
• Change perceptions of our community

Public Service Initiatives

• Community beautification
  Public gardens
  Murals
  Sculptures
• Environmental protection
  Create awareness
  Clean up crews
  Lobby local leadership
• Education
  Classes for public
  Mobile gallery
  Interactive art shows
  Create awareness about social issues

Growth Ideas

• Non-profit status
• Retain funding
• Increase collaboration
• Obtain a space to accommodate
  Gallery, Office
  Education space
  Shows/Programs