Exploring the Impact of Art on Society
Artivistance: Getting to the Art of the Matter
Discover how Artivistance leverages the power of art to inspire change and foster a more equitable world.
Join Us in Making a Difference Through Art
Our Journey and Approach
About Us
Artivistance is a dynamic organization that harnesses the transformative power of the arts to inspire collective activism, creative resistance, and social justice. Our mission is to address societal challenges through creative interventions that bring communities together, fostering collaboration and sparking meaningful change. We use a wide range of artistic expressions—visual arts, music, dance, theater, poetry, and more—to explore and respond to the issues facing communities, especially in the face of hardship and injustice. By turning creativity into action, we believe the arts has the power to heal, educate, and strengthen communities, building deeper connections and driving lasting impact.
Our Approach
Through art-based interventions, we address critical issues such as inequality, environmental justice, racial justice, mental health, education, and more. Our programs engage participants of all ages and backgrounds, creating an environment where art serves as a catalyst for healing, learning, and growth.
At the heart of our work is the belief that the arts can help us dream of and build a better world. Artivistence is a space where ideas come to life, and communities can collaborate and innovate to tackle the challenges they face. Through collective art-making, we empower individuals and communities to create lasting change.
The Transformative Power of Art
Art as a Catalyst for Change
Artivistance harnesses the transformative power of the arts to inspire and drive social change. By engaging with various art forms, we create platforms for dialogue, reflection, and action. Our initiatives aim to challenge societal norms, raise awareness, and empower communities to envision and work towards a more equitable world.
Our Pledge to Progress
Commitment to Community and Creativity
Britton Williams
Founder & Executive Director
Britton Williams, PhD, LCAT, RED-BCT holds a PhD in Social Welfare (Graduate Center), a Master’s degree in Drama Therapy (NYU), and is a registered Drama Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. She is an Associate Professor in the Drama Therapy Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and an Adjunct Professor in the Drama Therapy Program at New York University (NYU).
As a drama therapist, Britton has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a wide range of settings, including schools, residential treatment facilities, domestic violence shelters, day treatment programs, and acute care. She currently maintains a private practice in New York City, working with both adults and adolescents.
In addition to her clinical work, Britton brings drama therapeutic techniques to non-clinical settings, collaborating with organizations, companies, theaters, schools, and universities.
Her work focuses on guiding and facilitating discussions and processes related to individual and community well-being, co-creating just and equitable spaces, and navigating complex dynamics.
Before becoming a drama therapist, Britton worked as a teaching artist, facilitating creative arts groups in schools, community centers, senior centers, and hospitals. In 2006, she founded The Jeanie Bird Foundation, later known as Kreative Avenues for Positive Self-Expression (KAPSE), providing over 200 youth with free creative arts workshops that supported personal growth and development.
Britton has published and presented her work nationally and internationally. Her work is grounded in the belief that the arts are a powerful tool for health, healing, education, personal development, and social justice.
Join Our Movement for Change
Be a catalyst for transformation by supporting Artivistance. Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, or simply share our mission with others, your involvement is crucial. Together, we can harness the power of art to create meaningful social impact. Stand with us as we strive to make a difference in communities worldwide.