Creative Citizens in Action
Creative Citizens in Action (CCA@CCA) is a college-wide initiative that promotes creative activism and democratic engagement through public programs, exhibitions, and curriculum connections.
This initiative is funded by an endowment gift to launch The Deborah and Kenneth Novack Creative Citizens Series, an annual series of public programs focused on creative activism that spans the disciplines of art, design, architecture, and writing. CCA@CCA is overseen by the Exhibitions & Public Programming department in partnership with Student Affairs, Libraries, Academic Divisions, Communications, and faculty. Please contact exhibitions@cca.edu with any questions.
Deadline 12/15: CCA@CCA Faculty Grants Program
How do we cultivate hope to fight the paralysis created by fear? We invite you to consider hope as the first step toward movement (that can lead to a movement, movements. etc.). How can we use the act of hoping–from imagining to physically moving–to envision and create different futures? Apply now to receive up to $1000 in grant support for your Spring 2026 course efforts connected to creative activism and civic engagement. More info here.
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Events
Check back regularly to learn about new events in the Deborah and Kenneth Novack Creative Citizens Series!
Voting Resources
At CCA, we’re committed to working with students, faculty, staff, and election officials to reduce barriers to student voting. See the steps the college is taking to increase voting access and turnout for its community.
Teaching Resources
CCA@CCA Teaching Modules are designed to support classroom learning related to creative citizenship. They bundle videos, readings, and worksheets produced by The Creative Citizens in Action initiative, together with prompts that faculty can use to facilitate course discussions.
Archive
Opportunities
Faculty Micro Grants
CCA@CCA Faculty Micro Grants support course efforts tied to democratic engagement. Project outcomes are featured within the Deborah and Kenneth Novack Creative Citizens Series.
Courses
Creative Accord
CCA’s Creative Accord is a cultural and ethical touchstone for all members of the CCA community. This collective agreement allows us to hold each other accountable and gives us something to aspire to as a creative community.