Women’s Voices Forum 2026 | Art & Activism

Описание: Dialogue with: V (V-Day, Dear Everything) and Pat Mitchell (Project Dandelion)

This dialogue is part of the Women’s Voices Forum 2026, hosted by SheMoney. The forum traces its origins back 15 years to a small gathering during the Sundance Film Festival, when women first came together to support one another and elevate women’s voices in storytelling, activism, and culture.

In this conversation, V and Pat Mitchell explored the deep connection between art, activism, and social change. V reflected on her decades of work as an artist and movement builder, emphasizing that creative expression and political engagement are inseparable. She discussed the origins of The Vagina Monologues, which grew from conversations with women and evolved into a global grassroots movement to end violence against women and girls. Through a unique model that encouraged communities worldwide to stage performances and raise funds locally, the movement mobilized thousands of organizers and generated significant support for frontline organizations.

The conversation also highlighted V’s current work on Dear Everything, a musical focused on the climate crisis that centers young voices and connects audiences with local climate organizations in each city where it is performed. Throughout the dialogue, both speakers emphasized the responsibility of artists to respond to moments of crisis with creativity, solidarity, and courage, reminding the audience that storytelling can mobilize communities and shape cultural change.

The session closed with reflections on the importance of sustaining creative movements and building networks of support for artists working toward social transformation.

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