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The art of activism

In a small, low-rent art studio in the heart of downtown Tucson, a small group of UA students and local volunteers brave humid temperatures and primitive facilities to create their artwork. The group's raw, vibrant murals and giant, life-like puppets loom over the used paint brushes and cans. Their works are examples of the feelings, beliefs and principles that flow through these artists' veins. Still, the Tucson Arts Brigade is much more than a group of artists. They are activists who fight for, among other things, cultural renewal and workers' rights awareness. Their murals paint a picture of a society in need of change - and the volunteer members of the Tucson Arts Brigade believe they are messengers who can bring the world's needs into the open.    [More]
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