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Inspire believes that we can create social change through art and media.

Through our film and open media grants, we tell stories with meaningful context to our global community. Through our campus events, we bring together leading scholars, social activists and media professionals to provoke discussion and inspire action.

Let’s use our creative skills to give a voice to today’s social issues.

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NOW FILMING

Congratulations to Arthur Touchot and Kevin Short, Inspire’s 2011-2012 Film Grant recipients!

Kevin and Arthur will be making a film about education in Rwanda. Check back in the fall for updates!

OUR GRANTS

Inspire has two types of grants given out each year. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a visual artist, a journalist, or just someone who believes in positive social change, there are opportunities for you with Inspire grants. Documentary or narrative films can receive $1500 and open media can receive up to $500. Read more on our Grants page.

LATEST NEWS

DAY/TIME CHANGE FOR KEYNOTE
May 13th, 2011

Due to weather, [Director of Food, Inc.,] Robert Kenner’s flight was cancelled. Tonight’s events (Dinner + Keynote) have been rescheduled to tomorrow night.
TOMORROW, …

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Symposium: Starts this FRIDAY!
May 9th, 2011

I hope you all are revved up for a weekend of amazing socially-conscious media fun. There will be free food, great conversation and a showcase …

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday’s events!

The first day of the Symposium has been swell! The music has been great, despite the fowl weather. The minor problems due to flight cancellations …

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Music Fest and TOMs Painting!

Join Inspire and help us kick off our 2011 symposium! Pray for sun and warmth this Friday on the Norris South Lawn. There will be …

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