An energetic, informative, and inspiring exploration of craftivism - the intersection of art and activism - throughout American history, with particular focus on the present day. Craftivism means using handmade art to provoke, to interrupt, to draw attention, to help others, and hopefully to bring change. Ever heard of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which helped raise awareness of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s? That's craftivism. Remember the bright pink pussyhats from the Women's March in 2017? That's craftivism, too. In Crafting Change, author Jessica Vitkus interviews modern craftivists and scholars who study political crafting of the past. This full-color book includes their own words, historical context, over 100 photos of the artists and their work. The result is an engaging narrative that reads like a mix-tape of the craftivist greats. It's a perfect book for teens who want to find creative ways to change the world for the better, even including step- by-step instructions to get readers started on their own craftivist journey.

An energetic, informative, and inspiring exploration of craftivism-the intersection of art and activism-throughout American history, with particular focus on the present day.

About the Author
Jessica Vitkus is a writer and television producer living in New York City. She has written craft stories and developed craft projects for Martha Stewart magazines and television, and has worked as a writer/producer for MTV News, Pop-Up Video, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Currently, she is a producer on Late Night with Stephen Colbert. @JessicaVitkus


Book Information
ISBN 9780374313326
Author Jessica Vitkus
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Weight(grams) 524g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 185mm * 13mm