What Will I Do With My Art Degree? Tracing the Intersections of Environmental Activism and the Arts – Whitman Wire
As we near the end of the semester, the dear seniors in true liberal arts fashion are left to wonder, “What am I going to do with my bachelor of arts?”
According to 2023 statistics , nearly a third of Whitman’s graduating class finished with a degree in the Arts or Humanities, with two of the most popular majors being English and studio art. Regardless of its continual popularity as an academic focus, many students of the arts are left confused with how to apply their studies in what they consider to be a meaningful way post-graduation. One track well-worn by many artistically inclined students is environmental advocacy and activism. The ties between activism and creative production, while perhaps initially hard to see, find clarity when looking at environmental art.
Professor of Art M Acuff, an accomplished sculpture artist focused on the intersections of environment and social reality, spoke on the functions of art in the world.
