Lin & Luis Miranda

A growing force: Artists as philanthropists

Lin-Manuel and Luis Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Composer, Lyricist, Actor, and his father Luis Miranda of The MirRam Group discuss how artists can use their work and voice for justice.

“I believe the impulses for activism and philanthropy and your artistic impulses come from the same place… Listen to that impulse.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Idea

Art for justice

Philanthropist and President Emerita of the Museum of Modern Art, Agnes Gund, discusses the important role of artists as activists.

Idea

This is what a philanthropist looks like

Shonda Rhimes, writer, producer, author, and founder of Shondaland, on using culture to create change and the importance of representation.

Resource

Generosity to Justice

Purchase a copy of A New Gospel of Wealth: From Generosity to Justice.