Creating a Culture of Possibility – an evening with renowned cultural theorist Arlene Goldbard. Arlene’s two latest books: The Culture of Possibility: Art, Artists & The Future and The Wave—offer an encompassing view of this extraordinary moment in human history and our own future choices about allowing art to guide us to a sustainable and peaceful world.

This evening will be a warm up discussion to our series Facilitating Strategic Disruption – a Town Hall Workshop & Art Challenge (FSD) coming in November and December at the Bowery Poetry Club. Arlene will explain her new model for paradigm-shift thinking and then apply it to the question at hand for our first FSD discussion - how to create a culture of possibility around renewable energy issues, where so many people feel daunted by the scope of the problem, the power of the opposition and the fear that is being generated.

"By showing us that culture is the crucible in which we forge our laws and our government as well as our values and families, she restores our power as unique individuals and as creative communities. The idea that all change comes from the top is the propaganda of those who wish it were true. This book encourages us to take back our power through unique and communal creativity." —Gloria Steinem