Craftivism

On July 30, artistic members of Twin Cities Indivisible met at Sue Scott’s home in Edina for a Craftivism Happy Hour. Craftivism is the practice of using craft projects to support social causes or as a form of political protest. Button-making, seed art, and painting paddles were all part of the event. Indivisible is a grassroots movement comprising thousands of Indivisible groups nationwide with a mission to elect progressive leaders, and rebuild democracy. The seed art tiles will be included in the MN State Fair’s art exhibition.

Diane van Dausen started the meeting by singing a rousing Parody of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” The lyrical refrain was “Roe, Roe, Roe Your Vote.” Jackie Lannin (above) planned to give buttons to friends and wear one to work.
Hilary Bullock, Bill Kaemmerer, Jennifer Bong, and Jackie Lannin examine their button artwork. (Photos by Terry Faust)