could art be used for social change
However, the role of creativity in social change goes beyond individual artists and collectives. The power of art is such that it can reach out to communities throughout the world to transform lives and bring about social reform. [Image â âRapeâ by George Romney (1734-1802) â art has always been used to raise awareness of social issues] Creativity and education. A key function of art is to educate vulnerable young people who may be affected by such problems as drug trafficking, violence and poverty.