Can Art Change the World? Foundation

About Can Art Change the World? Foundation

Inspired by the work and legacy of artist JR, the Can Art Change the World? Foundation (CACTW) harnesses the power of art to unite and support communities worldwide. We fund and create educational and artistic programs that nurture personal growth, promote community healing, and incite social change through art.

We are building a future where anyone can use art to reimagine the world with joy, belonging, and shared humanity. Can Art Change the World? Foundation is a non-profit created by French artist JR to empower communities through art, culture and education. It was founded in 2009 with the intent to bring continuity to his projects by creating autonomous spaces and programs where communities can create, connect, and learn together. Since 2009, we have been bringing continuity to JR’s projects by creating autonomous spaces and programs where participants can create, connect, and learn together. Today, the nonprofit supports three main programs and has contributed to various projects and initiatives mobilizing communities across the globe by intertwining art forms such as photography, dance, cinema, creative writing, and more.