The Bold Voice of Corita Kent–Art, Activism, and Print Power, with Nellie Scott of the Corita Art Center

About this episode

Nellie Scott discusses Corita Kent's impactful art and activism during a turbulent time in American history.

In this episode, recorded live during Ebell's Distinguished Voices series, Nellie Scott, Executive Director of the Corita ArtCenter, takes a deep dive into Corita's iconic heroes and sheroes series (1968–69), created during one of America's most turbulent chapters. Through these electrifying screenprints, Corita paid tribute to figures of courage and conscience—while challenging all of us to see the world with more compassion, curiosity, and care. ‍Whether you're an art lover, a history buff, or someone seeking inspiration—this episode promises fresh discoveries about an artist whose revolutionary spirit transformed both art and activism.

People in this episode

Guest: Nellie Scott

Topics covered

• art
• activism
• history
• inspiration
• screenprints

Keywords

• Corita Kent
• art activism
• screenprints
• history
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Corita Art Center

Books & works: heroes and sheroes series

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