What we do
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) defends and advances the right to artistic freedom, providing practical resources and support to artists and cultural workers, so they can live and work safely, free from fear.

Protect
ARC provides direct assistance to at-risk artists and connects them with an international network of organizations and resources.

Advocate
ARC monitors, documents, and advocates for artists targeted for their creative expression, social justice efforts, or human rights work. ARC defends and promotes artistic freedom around the world.

Amplify
ARC raises awareness about the challenges facing artists and cultural workers, and leads global calls for safeguarding the right to artistic freedom through storytelling, campaigns, publications, podcasts, and events.
Where we work
We work wherever artists face danger or repression, collaborating with local and international partners to ensure that no creative voice is silenced, regardless of geography or circumstances.
Africa

Latin America & The Caribbean

Asia & The Pacific

Middle East & North Africa

Europe

North America

Featured news from ARC


Artist
stories
Stories of at-risk artists from all over the world who are committed to protecting their right to freedom of expression and using their art to fight for justice.
Mexico
PH Joel

Nigeria
DJ Switch

Cuba
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

China
Rahima Mahmut

Turkey
Aslı Erdoğan

Russia
Yulia Tsvetkova

Exhibitions
The Art of Resistance:
Contemporary Art from
Russia & Belarus
Curated by Vera Shengalia

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