The Artists’ Rapid Response Team! is a project of the Union of Maine Visual Artists. The ARRTists are members of the UMVA who collaborate with progressive organizations throughout Maine to create “visual soundbites”, frequently in the form of banners, to be used to draw attention to important issues. ARRT! is grateful for the support of the UMVA and the Broad Reach Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.
We share with you some of the recent projects and scenes of our work in action combined with the hard work and dedication of the brave activists who fight for issues that affect us all.
End Domestic Violence!, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Fund Climate Solutions! by ARRT!, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Planned Parenthood of Maine; Care No Matter What! by ARRT!, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Consumer Council System of Maine, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Ad Box in NYC: “Organizing Is the Antidote to Despair; Join Us ” in collaboration with Extinction Rebellion
Maine Poor People’s Campaign, May 2019, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence by ARRT!, Photo by Jane Page-Conway
Protestors (Lisa Savage and Mark Roman) for the Conversion Campaign outside Bath Iron Works in June 2019 with ARRT! banner “The Cost of War”. Roger Leissner, Maine Paparazzi photo.
Protestors for the Conversion Campaign outside Bath Iron Works in June 2019 with ARRT! banner “Tell Congress to Fund Climate Solutions!”.Roger Leissner, Maine Paparazzi photo.
Protestors for the Conversion Campaign outside Bath Iron Works in June 2019 with ARRTist Natasha Mayers and Robert Shetterly. Roger Leissner, Maine Paparazzi photo.
Portland Streetcorner Rally in Support of Asylum Seekers with Arrtist Nora Tryon and Welcome banner.
Ad Box in NYC: “Billions or Billionaires” in collaboration with Extinction Rebellion
Ad Box in NYC: “When They Are in Danger, So Are We ” in collaboration with Extinction Rebellion
Ad Box on Wall Street, NYC: “Stop Investing in Climate Apocalypse” in collaboration with Extinction Rebellion
ARRT! banners in action, April 2019
ARRT! meets monthly to paint and create, we are always open to new members and seekin organizations who would make use of our services.
For more information view the video:
This Is ARRT! https://vimeo.com/92197599
Image at top of page: Some ARRT! banners on display on steps of Portland City Hall for climate rally Spring 2019