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MOA One Year Anniversary: Embracing Creative Resistance
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Hey gang,
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve already hit one full year of the Museum of Art newsletter. And I want to take a moment to thank you. This past year, we’ve been on a journey together — exploring art, culture, and big ideas. Every step of the way, you’ve been part of it, and I couldn’t be more grateful for everyone’s support.
Alright, I want to take a moment to address what’s on everyone’s mind. This week’s election didn’t go the way many of us hoped. But we already know that real change doesn’t happen by sitting on the sidelines or waiting for the perfect moment. It starts here, it starts now, in our everyday choices, in the ways we show up and use our voices. It’s in how we respond, how we create, and how we push forward when things don’t go as planned.
If there’s one thing I learned, it’s this: bet big on yourself. Pour into your dreams, because in a world that’s constantly changing, that’s the surest investment you can make. When everything around us is in flux — when industries shift, trends come and go, and we can’t rely on the old ways to give us stability — that’s the time to double down on what you know is true for you. Your work, your dreams, the unique talent only you can offer, and the community that stands by you are what truly stand the test of time.
This is what I call creative resistance. Embracing creative resistance means actively using your skillsets to push back against norms, systems, or ideas that restrict, limit, or control. It’s about channeling art, storytelling, music, or any form of expression to challenge the status quo, spark conversation, and inspire change. Creative resistance isn’t just about rebelling for the sake of it; it’s about offering new perspectives, challenging injustice, and building a vision for a better world.
We’re living in a moment where we don’t have to wait for permission or approval; we are our own advocates and champions. Being the rebel and the revolutionary means standing up for our ideas and pushing them forward with everything we have. It’s about being the voice that cuts through the noise, the hand that crafts what matters, and the foot soldier in the fight to bring our visions to life.
I learned early on that embracing creative resistance allows us to use our talents not just to entertain, but to spark thought, stir emotions, and inspire people to question and engage with the world around them. It’s a form of activism that encourages reflection and opens up space for dialogue, transforming creativity into a powerful force for social impact and personal empowerment.
To everyone who’s been with me this past year, whether you picked up a copy of Moonstruck or just followed along with my monthly deep dives, a huge thank you. You mean more to me than you know. Please tap the like button to let me know you’re here.
As always, stay curious, stay connected.
With love and fire,
Jase Harley