Suzanne Lacy is a pioneer of socially engaged art and public practice, promoting dialogue and collaborations with communities—artists, activists, organizations, schools—throughout her prolific career. Since the 1970s, she has used community organizing strategies and media interventions to galvanize discussions about pressing social issues including feminism, violence against women, racism, and labor rights. These projects often culminate in large-scale, highly choreographed performances that bring together diverse groups of participants to share their stories.