Art Quote by Kathleen Hanna

I feel it's my social responsibility to shine a light on areas that don't get seen. My personal feeling is that it's an artist's…

— Lynn Nottage

Not all artists have a responsibility to be socially or politically aware, but they do have a responsibility to make great art. They have…

— Michael Franti

That's what everyone should do with their lives: stand up for what they believe in or try to do some good in the world.…

— Tracy Chapman

I don't like the notion that artists have a responsibility to be political.

— Ezra Furman

I don't suspect that in many instances the artists who are dedicated in that fashion to the progress of that community are as well…

— Gil Scott-Heron

I always maintain that artists do not have any responsibility to do anything except cause no harm and do whatever we want to do…

— Ezra Furman

If you truly believe that artists have a responsibility to uphold their liberal virtues by using their massive platforms, then those artists should be…

— Matty Healy

I think an artist's responsibility is more complex than people realize.

— Jodie Foster

I don't think that artists of any kind would or could sacrifice their artistic freedom by being more responsible with their influence on people,…

— Christy Turlington

Even myself, I believe that as an artist I should pursue more independent activities. If more artists believe in this and are active about…

— Taeyang

I think the obligation of an artist is to make a difference in the world. That is what matters most to me. I think…

— James Cromwell

“Our musical artistry and leadership of people need to work together to create an environment that welcomes participation instead of causing disengagement.”

— Gangai Victor