What we do
ARC – Artists at Risk Connection 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.
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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
Gerardo K’ulej
Afghanistan
Rada Akbar
Brazil
Yacunã Tuxá
Uganda
Trinah Kakyo
Afghanistan
Zahra Abrahimi
United States
Dashka Slater
Where we work
We support artists wherever they face danger or repression, working with more than 400 local and international partner organizations 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
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🎨 Artist Opportunity | Asia → New York
Don`t miss this incredible opportunity—apply now!
What becomes possible when artists have the time and space to engage in cultural exchange, build professional relationships, and deepen their practice?
Applications are open for the Asian Cultural Council (@asianculturalcouncil) New York Fellowship, supporting artists, scholars, and arts professionals from across Asia through a six month fellowship in New York City.
Selected fellows receive:
• A $38,000 USD grant covering fellowship-related costs (with some expenses deducted)
• Time for independent exploration, learning, and peer exchange
• Support with the J-1 visa process
• A six-month placement in New York in 2028
📍 Who can apply? Eligible Asian-country/territory citizens or permanent residents aged 21+ who meet the program requirements. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for this particular fellowship.
📅 Apply by November 10, 2026, at 9:59 AM ET. Recommendation letters are due November 16.
At ARC, we know that meaningful opportunities to connect, move, and develop creative practices can be vital to artists` long-term resilience. Through our Artist Resiliency Toolkit, we`re sharing resources that help artists access those possibilities.
🔗 Full eligibility, funding details, and application instructions via the link in our bio. Save this post and share it with an artist who could benefit.
Do you know an artist who would thrive in New York? Tag them below!
#ArtistOpportunities #ArtistResiliencyToolkit #AsianArtists #ArtsFellowship #CulturalExchange #ArtistSupport #CreativeFreedom #ArtsAndCulture #OpenCall
🎨 Artist Opportunity | Asia → New York
Don`t miss this incredible opportunity—apply now!
What becomes possible when artists have the time and space to engage in cultural exchange, build professional relationships, and deepen their practice?
Applications are open for the Asian Cultural Council (@asianculturalcouncil) New York Fellowship, supporting artists, scholars, and arts professionals from across Asia through a six month fellowship in New York City.
Selected fellows receive:
• A $38,000 USD grant covering fellowship-related costs (with some expenses deducted)
• Time for independent exploration, learning, and peer exchange
• Support with the J-1 visa process
• A six-month placement in New York in 2028
📍 Who can apply? Eligible Asian-country/territory citizens or permanent residents aged 21+ who meet the program requirements. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for this particular fellowship.
📅 Apply by November 10, 2026, at 9:59 AM ET. Recommendation letters are due November 16.
At ARC, we know that meaningful opportunities to connect, move, and develop creative practices can be vital to artists` long-term resilience. Through our Artist Resiliency Toolkit, we`re sharing resources that help artists access those possibilities.
🔗 Full eligibility, funding details, and application instructions via the link in our bio. Save this post and share it with an artist who could benefit.
Do you know an artist who would thrive in New York? Tag them below!
#ArtistOpportunities #ArtistResiliencyToolkit #AsianArtists #ArtsFellowship #CulturalExchange #ArtistSupport #CreativeFreedom #ArtsAndCulture #OpenCall
Don`t miss out on his inspiring journey! On Indigenous Peoples` Day, we spotlight Gerardo K`ulej (@gerardoculej ) a Maya Tsotsil artist from Chiapas, Mexico, whose work explores Indigenous identity and ancestral knowledge.
For K`ulej, creating art is a form of return: A return to the knowledge of his ancestors, to the landscapes of his childhood, and to the traditions that connect his community to the natural world.
Working across sculpture, painting, photography, and installation, K`ulej`s work questions dominant historical narratives and confronts the threats facing Indigenous territories, languages, and communities.
Read his full story at the link in bio. What aspect of K`ulej`s art resonates most with you?
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #GerardoK`ulej #MayaTsotsil #IndigenousArt #IndigenousArtists #Chiapas #Mexico #ContemporaryArt #ArtistSpotlight
Don`t miss out on his inspiring journey! On Indigenous Peoples` Day, we spotlight Gerardo K`ulej (@gerardoculej ) a Maya Tsotsil artist from Chiapas, Mexico, whose work explores Indigenous identity and ancestral knowledge.
For K`ulej, creating art is a form of return: A return to the knowledge of his ancestors, to the landscapes of his childhood, and to the traditions that connect his community to the natural world.
Working across sculpture, painting, photography, and installation, K`ulej`s work questions dominant historical narratives and confronts the threats facing Indigenous territories, languages, and communities.
Read his full story at the link in bio. What aspect of K`ulej`s art resonates most with you?
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #GerardoK`ulej #MayaTsotsil #IndigenousArt #IndigenousArtists #Chiapas #Mexico #ContemporaryArt #ArtistSpotlight
🚨 TODAY at 2 PM ET: join us live!
Join Alondra Medina and Patrick Bond for an Instagram Live preview of ARC`s forthcoming Preparedness Is an Art Form risk and preparedness assessment for U.S. artists and cultural workers.
We`ll talk about the everyday risks artists may face, how to prepare before a crisis, and practical resources that can help. Bring your questions. 💬
📲 Join us on @atriskartists and tap the reminder for the Live.
Don`t miss out—let us know your biggest preparedness question in the comments! #FallOfFreedom #ArtisticFreedom #ArtistSafety #ArtistResources #PreparednessIsAnArtForm
🚨 TODAY at 2 PM ET: join us live!
Join Alondra Medina and Patrick Bond for an Instagram Live preview of ARC`s forthcoming Preparedness Is an Art Form risk and preparedness assessment for U.S. artists and cultural workers.
We`ll talk about the everyday risks artists may face, how to prepare before a crisis, and practical resources that can help. Bring your questions. 💬
📲 Join us on @atriskartists and tap the reminder for the Live.
Don`t miss out—let us know your biggest preparedness question in the comments! #FallOfFreedom #ArtisticFreedom #ArtistSafety #ArtistResources #PreparednessIsAnArtForm
Are you prepared for the unexpected challenges artists face? You don`t have to wait for a crisis to prepare for one. 🎨
As part of @falloffreedom, join ARC`s Alondra Medina and Patrick Bond for an Instagram Live, this Friday, for a conversation and be the first to look at "Preparedness Is an Art Form", ARC`s new risk and preparedness assessment for U.S. artists and cultural workers, launching later this month.
From digital safety to stress and burnout, we`ll explore the different kinds of risks artists may face—and show how the tool can help you identify risks, understand your preparedness, and find practical resources and next steps.
From digital safety to stress and burnout, we`ll explore how it helps you identify risks, understand your preparedness, and find practical resources—another step in ARC`s wider work to help artists keep creating.
📅 Friday, Oct 2, 2026 • 2 PM ET
📲 Live here @atriskartists. Visit our profile for the upcoming Live.
💬 Bring your questions, save the date, and share this with an artist or cultural worker in your network.who could use support but isn`t sure where to start. Don`t miss out!
#FallOfFreedom #ArtisticFreedom #ArtistSafety #ArtistResources #PreparednessIsAnArtForm
Are you prepared for the unexpected challenges artists face? You don`t have to wait for a crisis to prepare for one. 🎨
As part of @falloffreedom, join ARC`s Alondra Medina and Patrick Bond for an Instagram Live, this Friday, for a conversation and be the first to look at "Preparedness Is an Art Form", ARC`s new risk and preparedness assessment for U.S. artists and cultural workers, launching later this month.
From digital safety to stress and burnout, we`ll explore the different kinds of risks artists may face—and show how the tool can help you identify risks, understand your preparedness, and find practical resources and next steps.
From digital safety to stress and burnout, we`ll explore how it helps you identify risks, understand your preparedness, and find practical resources—another step in ARC`s wider work to help artists keep creating.
📅 Friday, Oct 2, 2026 • 2 PM ET
📲 Live here @atriskartists. Visit our profile for the upcoming Live.
💬 Bring your questions, save the date, and share this with an artist or cultural worker in your network.who could use support but isn`t sure where to start. Don`t miss out!
#FallOfFreedom #ArtisticFreedom #ArtistSafety #ArtistResources #PreparednessIsAnArtForm
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