Ep 20: Local Knowledge with Rosa Zerrudo

<p>During this episode of <em>Why Change?</em> co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their work during summer and how focusing locally has benefited their global communities. Madeleine interviews Rosa Zerrudo, a Filipino artist, educator, and social activist who uses localized creative processes with diverse populations focusing on topics like climate change, justice, and more. Madeleine and Jeff conclude with a discussion about the role of play, imagination,and collective thinking.</p> <p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p> <ol> <li>How keeping it local can improve your ways of working;</li> <li>The role of culturally specific artistic and creative practices can elevate unheard voices; and</li> <li>Why play, curiosity, and imagination can lead to collective thinking to take action towards broad social goals.</li> </ol> <p>Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.itac-collaborative.com/projects/itac-impact-climate"><u>ITAC’s Climate Change initiative</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://maxinegreene.org/"><u>Maxine Greene’s Aesthetics Education</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/focus/11/20/18/lullabies-in-prison-mothers-longing-for-their-children?fbclid=IwAR0GLe127le-ef0Si_IYRQPyknUVNaVULPHdZFavWYlmdXTQGKPF9Ncbu7c"><u>Rosa’s Lullabies in Prison dolls project</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/press-releases/lakbayin-ang-sining-book-a-journey-to-the-unique-experiences-in-philippine-arts-and-culture"><u>Lakbayin Ang Sining Book</u></a></li> </ul> <p>Please download the transcript <a href="https://creative-generation.org/podcast-episodes/local-knowledge-with-rosa-zerrudo">here</a>.</p> <p>ABOUT ROSA ZERRUDO: A community-engaged interdisciplinary teaching artist with the heart of a cultural worker. &nbsp;Her background in AB Psychology and Masters in Educational Theater for Communities (New York University (NYU) with support from Ford International Fellowship Program) complements her meaning-making and process