Rise Against Celebrates 25 Years with Fan-Driven Art Project

The band launches "The A.R.T. Project" to engage fans in the creative process for their 10th studio album "Ricochet"

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Rise Against unveiled a new fan-driven initiative called "The A.R.T. Project" (All Rise Together) on February 18th to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary and the release of their 10th studio album "Ricochet". The program invites dedicated fans to create original artwork that will be featured in the band's new music videos, bringing people together through music and art.

Why it matters

Rise Against has built a loyal fanbase over their 25-year career, known for their socially conscious punk rock that connects across generations. This fan-driven art project allows the band to further engage their community and bring fans into the creative process, strengthening the bond between the band and their audience.

The details

As part of the activation in Los Angeles, Rise Against hosted dozens of fans to create original posters that will serve as the backdrop in their new music videos for the "Ricochet" album. The band performed tracks from the album as fans worked alongside them, with their artwork inspired by the record's lyrics, themes, and emotional urgency. This marks the start of a series of new music videos that will be released before the band's upcoming North American tour.

  • Rise Against unveiled "The A.R.T. Project" on February 18, 2026.
  • The band will launch their North American tour on March 3, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island.

The players

Rise Against

A Chicago-based punk rock band that has stayed active in the genre for 25 years, creating music rooted in empathy and connection while balancing intensity with melody.

Ricochet

Rise Against's 10th studio album, which many reviewers have praised for its urgency and weight.

Destroy Boys

The band that will join Rise Against as support on their upcoming North American tour.

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What they’re saying

“Rise Against invited dozens of dedicated fans to help shape a new visual world for Ricochet by creating original posters to serve as the backdrop in their new music videos. As the band performed standout tracks off the album, fans were featured alongside them and their artwork that was inspired by the record's lyrics, themes, and emotional urgency.”

— Kill the Music (Kill the Music)

What’s next

More music videos from the "Ricochet" album will be released before Rise Against's North American tour kicks off on March 3rd.

The takeaway

Rise Against's fan-driven "The A.R.T. Project" demonstrates the band's commitment to engaging their loyal fanbase and bringing them into the creative process. This initiative strengthens the connection between the band and their audience, showcasing how music can be a shared experience that brings people together.