We need an overhaul. A call to action. An Artists Manifesto. These times -- of global pandemic and protests challenging us to completely rethink our approach to systemic social justice issues -- demand this of us. Anything less than a complete reimagining of our society is just a support of the status quo. A way of upholding the static past. A rubber stamp. A rondo of all that no longer serves us. Let’s be honest -- what we have done in the past is irrelevant. It’s not working. Our human and social analytics have flatlined. We’ve been hitting “REPEAT”. On systemic racism, on equity, on inclusion. We only get likes from the same folks who’ve followed us in the past. We need to hit RESTART. When we reboot, where would we like to focus our intention? Things are seriously f-d up. COVID19, systemic racism, burning Amazon climate change, species extinction, global refugee crisis, trans/nonbinary gender-cide. Now. What are we going to do about it? What socially sanctioned “apps” would we like to see permanently uninstalled? Systemic racism? The kind of American “exceptionalism” that leads only to division and polarized mutual distrust? Over the donning of face coverings? Seriously?What notifications are like static or white noise? Human consumption patterns that lead to climate change? Ignoring the hard evidence of scientific fact? As an artist, how do you see equity, diversity and inclusion of all humans -- a middle class dying from extreme income disparity, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, refugees, the unhoused and the otherwise marginalized? And on a personal level how has quarantine and the lack of social contact affected us?Now. As artists we must ask ourselves what new and unique ways of artistic creativity and expression will best serve us? Artists have always been at the forefront of progressive movement. We have always illuminated our Times. What would you strip naked that is hiding in the shadows? What new light can you shed? What have you noticed during quarantine that is wonderful? That should become aspects of permanent change? Cleaner air? Greater engagement with nature? The time and space to stop and reflect? If this challenge resonates with you as an artist, as a human, as an inhabitant of this beautiful blue and green planet, we call you to action! Those who wish to fan the flames of fear and hate need not apply. Those who express love, compassion, and systemic CHANGE? Take up the weapons in your arsenal -- your paintbrush, your oils and canvas, your clay, your stone and metal, your voice, your microphone, your synthesizer and guitar, your pen, your paper or keyboard, your camera, your video editing software. We embrace and welcome you! Because Love will always vanquish fear and hate...