Artist and Board Member  Grace Bianchi is a senior at Roseville Area High School. Currently she is working on her senior service project focused on double standards and girl bashing. Through her video, she is hoping to make some changes in the school culture by raising awareness. Grace is an active member of AWE inc. changemaker course/group, and has been a member since 2015.  Her responsibilities for AWE include, co-facilitating International Day of the Girl 2017, leading empowerment exercises, and facilitating small group discussions. She is excited about supporting other girls in their empowerment, self-discovery, and leadership. Grace is a student at MacPhail Center for Music. She has played the violin for 15 years and received several music awards. She is active in the community outreach programs and was selected to perform with Black Violin 2017, a sold out show, at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. She mentors younger musicians in both high school and the Suzuki program. She draws on her own experiences to encourage young girls in their own musicianship and self –discovery.

I am excited to join the Art To Change The World board because:

• I feel it is important to provide a diverse range of artist a platform for expression.
• I believe art and culture holds the potential for deeper conversations. I will offer a youthful voice with a different perspective on many issues.
• I come from a long line of artist and have seen first hand the power of art to make meaningful connections and inspire change.
• I am excited to surround myself with people who are passionate about art and social justice. Roseville, Minnesota