Cultural Commentary Project

Read

Read the proposed rule or regulation. Listen to the accompaniment explainers, and discuss them amongst your community.

Create

Create a response to what you have learned. Make sure you reference or cite the policy text in your creation. No need to be an artist. Most digital files will work.

See what others have done

Comment

Submit your artwork digitally as public comment. Be sure to send us a copy of what you submitted.

Share what you created

Join the upcoming workshop with Future Finds at the Bathers Library in Oakland, California.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.

See details here.

The Cultural Commentary Project taps into a powerful, often underused tool: the public comment system. Every time laws are proposed, public comments are required to be considered—this is your chance to make your voice count. Whether it’s about local transit or national policy, your thoughts matter. By submitting your art as a comment, you can help drive change and bring a fresh perspective to the table.

Artists have a unique way of seeing and interpreting the world, often uncovering ideas that policy experts may overlook. Now is your time to share those insights through art, words, sounds, and images—whatever form your creativity takes. Read more about this project on the WEAD Artist Magazine.

This project is supported by the Community Engagement Foundation.