IOP student coalition hosting events with artists and change-makers on how the arts intersect with politics, governance, and policy.
- Joining
- ApplicationNo experience needed
About
The Coalition for the Arts is dedicated to exploring the intersection between arts and politics. By bringing artists and change-makers to the IOP, the coalition introduces students to a broad spectrum of artistic mediums, and explores how such artistry intersects with political thought, governance, and policy. The coalition also encourages students to reflect on their own artistic potential and discover new paths to advocacy through creativity. Furthermore, participants gain a deeper understanding of various art forms and practical strategies for employing art as a tool for social change through various interactive sessions, which feature guests such as artists, professors, and students alike.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Bringing artists and change-makers to the IOP
- Events approximately twice a month, many outside the IOP building
- Interactive sessions featuring artists, professors, and students
Mission, in their words
Introduce students to a broad spectrum of artistic mediums and explore how artistry intersects with political thought, governance, and policy; encourage students to discover new paths to advocacy through creativity.
More links
- IOP program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Coalition for the Arts | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- IOP ProgramsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Instagram: @iopcoalitionfortheartsSocial account · seen Oct 5, 2026
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