Art for change, a curated program of online sales and exhibitions at the intersection of contemporary art and philanthropy, is excited to announce its second collaboration with When we all vote, a non-profit, non-partisan organization co-founded in 2018 by former First Lady Michelle Obama and a diverse group of influential individuals with the mission to enhance voting culture and increase participation in every election, aiming to close the race and age gaps in voter turnout. This year, Art for change's When we all vote campaign will showcase a specially commissioned series of original and limited-edition works by myriad artists: Gina Beavers, Morgan Blair, Alteronce Gumby, Nicasio Fernandez, Rico Gatson, Daniel Gordon, Jordan Kasey, Julia Jo, Aaron Johnson, Danielle Orchard, Caris Reid, Kenny Rivero, and Angela Fang Zirbes.

Additionally, contributing artists Alteronce Gumby, Angela Fang Zirbes, Caris Reid, and Morgan Blair will create original pieces to support the initiative. A portion of the proceeds from all sales with a guaranteed donation of $10,000 from Art for change, will be donated to When we all vote to further their mission of increasing voter engagement during this critical election year.

“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and Art for change is proud to support When we all vote during this pivotal election year”, said Jeanne Masel, founder and chief curator of Art for change. “The artists we collaborate with are equally passionate about empowering individuals to vote. This project embodies Art for change’s mission to harness creativity and joy to inspire change, and there is no more crucial time than now”.

Art for change is a curated program of online sales and exhibitions at the intersection of contemporary art and philanthropy that connects socially conscious art collectors with in-demand contemporary artists and their work. A platform for discovery, Art for change offers a curated selection of museum-quality prints and original works at approachable price points. By leveraging their deep relationships with artists, galleries, and collectors, they affect positive change in the world by donating a portion of every purchase to relevant non-profits. As with all of Art for change’s initiatives, artists receive 50% of the net proceeds of each sale under the belief that direct investment in artists is vital to a thriving cultural ecosystem. Art for change is committed to making the art collecting process more accessible through selling quality prints and artworks at manageable prices, and by providing art advisory services and best-in-class insights and education to new and seasoned collectors alike.

When we all vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase participation in each and every election by helping to close the race and age gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When we all vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.

In 2020, When we all vote ran a robust, multifaceted campaign and reached more than 100 million people to educate them about the voting process and get them registered and ready to vote. The initiative also led in voter education, registration, and volunteer engagement and as a result, 512,000 people started or completed the voter registration process, and nearly 500 media, corporate, and nonprofit partners joined its efforts.

Michelle Obama launched When we all vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry, Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza Koshy, Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Kerry Washington and Rita Wilson. When we all vote is supported by Vote Lab, the innovation and research arm of the initiative. When we all vote is a key initiative within Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4). These organizations are homes for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation.