Art has always been a powerful tool for activism and protest – from the bold visual statements of the Suffragettes to contemporary movements that use painting, sculpture, digital media, performance, and craft-based approaches. Across history, artists have used colour, form, symbolism, and creative disruption to challenge injustice, spark conversation, and inspire change.

Art is a natural medium for activism because it can be created, adapted, performed, and displayed in countless ways, allowing powerful messages to be communicated visually, emotionally, and publicly. Protest art can also build a sense of community, as groups and individuals work together to respond to social issues, reclaim space, and amplify shared experiences.

For our exhibition, we would like to explore art in all its forms as a vehicle for protest. We invite people to create artworks that express their voice, challenge the status quo, and demonstrate the radical potential of creativity to make change.