Drawing inspiration from the Portsmouth Historical Society’s current exhibition "Winds of Change," this discussion invites artists from diverse disciplines to reflect on the ways their work engages with causes, communities, and conversations that matter. Whether through painting, sculpture, music, writing, performance, or digital media, panelists will explore how creative expression can illuminate issues, foster dialogue, and inspire change.

Together, panelists and audience members will reflect on how artists balance personal vision with public impact, and how creative work can be both deeply personal and profoundly communal.

We welcome Maria Oakley, James Wolcott, Michael Rodriguez Torrent, and Emily Cady as our panelists.