Palestinian artist Nida Sinnokrot, part of the 2023 Soros Arts Fellows, emphasizes the role of art in providing hope amid crises like war. The fellows, receiving $100,000 each, will address climate change with community-based solutions. Tatiana Mouarbes, Open Society’s Team Manager, sees art as a powerful force for social change. Jordan Weber plans a remediation project with conifer trees in Detroit, engaging the community. Molemo Moiloa in Johannesburg aims to address post-pandemic weariness through her project “The Ungovernable,” reconnecting people with the land. Despite challenges, artists like Sinnokrot believe in the transformative impact of art supported by global solidarity.