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