About Steve
Steve Lambert has worked alongside artists and activists in 21 countries on 6 continents helping them to effect power. Trained in the arts, he is known for large scale, public projects that engage new audiences on difficult topics through the social sciences, comedy, games, theater, and democratic participation.
Lambert is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Center for Artistic Activism, a research and training institute that helps people use their creativity and culture to effect power.
He is an Associate Professor of New Media at SUNY Purchase College and co-author of The Art of Activism: Your All Purpose Guide to Making the Impossible Possible.

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The Art of Activism 30% off
OR Books is running a 76-hour flash sale – 30% off almost everything, including The Art of Activism. Buy direct…

Defeating Authoritarianism with Stacey Abrams
I’m doing a free online workshop with Stacey Abrams and narrative strategist Janelle Treibitz on June 15th at 4 PM…

“Unions Always Need Snacks” interview in Work
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Workzeitung, the newspaper of a major Swiss labor union, about capitalism, work,…

Zürichur Theater Spektakel
Capitalism Works For Me! True/False is part of the 2025 Zürcher Theater Spektakel. “We like it, but…” they said with just…

Center for Artistic Activism Campaign Toolkits
The Center for Artistic Activism has created two all-purpose toolkits. They guide activists and advocates in building and implementing creative…

The Powers of Art
For the last several years I have made end of year Thank You prints for donors to the Center for…

LGBTQ+ Travel Alert Browser Extension
Planning your next adventure? Excited to explore new destinations? Hold up! Before booking that dream getaway, make sure you’re not…

Guest Lecture RISD Center for Complexity
I’m giving a guest lecture at the RISD Center for Complexity as part of the Public Practice series. I’ll be…























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