Events
Venice - Italy
ARC @ La Biennale di Venezia 2026
9 May – 22 November 2026
Discover how the Pavilion of Finland at the 61st Venice Biennale is partnering with ARC – Artists at Risk Connection through "Aeolian Suite" by Jenna Sutela, highlighting artistic freedom, solidarity, and support for artists at risk worldwide.
Paris - France
ARC @ ICOM France – Museums Under Pressure
2 June 2026
ARC – Artists at Risk Connection joins ICOM France for a public debate at the École du Louvre and online on the growing pressures facing artistic, curatorial, and academic freedom. Bringing together museum leaders, researchers, and cultural professionals, the discussion will examine censorship, self-censorship, and political pressures affecting cultural institutions.
Online
Solidarity Loom: Virtual Series
15 May 2026
Solidarity Loom is a six-month virtual series bringing together artists, cultural workers, scholars, activists, and organizers from across the world who are responding to rising authoritarianism through creative and cultural practice.
New York - USA
ARC @ World Voices Festival 2026
29 April 2026
In a conversation moderated by ARC Executive Director, Julie Trébault, writers Madeline Sayet and Gabriela Wiener, and museum professional, Meghan Bill, ask: what do the journeys of human remains, cultural artifacts, and iconic artworks reveal about our history? What makes the violence and asymmetries that have shaped their extraction, preservation, and return both collective and deeply personal experiences?
Online
ARC @ Res Artis: Residencies as Refuge
15-16 April 2026
ARC and Res Artis are hosting an online workshop focussed on how to effectively host artists-at-risk. In this 90-minute session, we will examine the social and political contexts that place artists in this position – and how these differing situations require different responses.
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.
India
Leena Manimekalai
Sudan
Osman Obaid
Russia
Zhenya Berkovich
Nicaragua
Ludwing Gómez
China
Rahima Mahmut
Palestine
Shareef Sarhan
Exhibitions
The Art of Resistance:
Contemporary Art from
Russia & Belarus
Curated by Vera Shengalia
Videos
Voces Presas 2026
Nando OBDC - Voces Presas
José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez - Voces Presas
Podcasts
🎨🌎 Artista Destacada: Camila Ramírez Lobón
Camila Ramírez Lobón, artista visual cubana y becaria del Programa de Becas de Resiliencia para Artistas Cubanos Migrantes de ARC, crea obras que desafían las narrativas autoritarias y reimaginan las realidades políticas a través del dibujo y la ilustración. Su trabajo explora temas como la libertad, la identidad y la disidencia, ofreciendo una mirada crítica a los discursos oficiales en Cuba.
Más allá de su práctica artística, Camila ha participado activamente en movimientos cívicos y culturales independientes que defienden la libertad de expresión y los derechos políticos y culturales en Cuba. Fue coordinadora del Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt (INSTAR), una organización cultural independiente cubana fundada por la artista Tania Bruguera, y ha colaborado con publicaciones independientes mediante textos y comentarios gráficos.
Hoy continúa su labor artística desde el exilio en Estados Unidos, reflejando la resiliencia de los artistas cubanos que siguen creando, organizándose y defendiendo la libertad de expresión más allá de las fronteras de su país.
✨ Este otoño, la obra de Camila será presentada en Madrid como parte de una exposición colectiva única que reunirá a los 30 artistas apoyados por el Programa de Becas de Resiliencia de ARC, destacando la fuerza, diversidad y creatividad de una generación de artistas cubanos que continúan creando en el exilio.
📖 Lee su historia en el enlace de nuestra biografía.
Crédito de imagen: Cortesía de la artista.
#CamilaRamirezLobon #ArtistSpotlight #ArtistaDestacada #Cuba #Artivism #Artivismo #ArtisticFreedom #LibertadArtistica #BuildingResilience
🎨🌎 Artista Destacada: Camila Ramírez Lobón
Camila Ramírez Lobón, artista visual cubana y becaria del Programa de Becas de Resiliencia para Artistas Cubanos Migrantes de ARC, crea obras que desafían las narrativas autoritarias y reimaginan las realidades políticas a través del dibujo y la ilustración. Su trabajo explora temas como la libertad, la identidad y la disidencia, ofreciendo una mirada crítica a los discursos oficiales en Cuba.
Más allá de su práctica artística, Camila ha participado activamente en movimientos cívicos y culturales independientes que defienden la libertad de expresión y los derechos políticos y culturales en Cuba. Fue coordinadora del Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt (INSTAR), una organización cultural independiente cubana fundada por la artista Tania Bruguera, y ha colaborado con publicaciones independientes mediante textos y comentarios gráficos.
Hoy continúa su labor artística desde el exilio en Estados Unidos, reflejando la resiliencia de los artistas cubanos que siguen creando, organizándose y defendiendo la libertad de expresión más allá de las fronteras de su país.
✨ Este otoño, la obra de Camila será presentada en Madrid como parte de una exposición colectiva única que reunirá a los 30 artistas apoyados por el Programa de Becas de Resiliencia de ARC, destacando la fuerza, diversidad y creatividad de una generación de artistas cubanos que continúan creando en el exilio.
📖 Lee su historia en el enlace de nuestra biografía.
Crédito de imagen: Cortesía de la artista.
#CamilaRamirezLobon #ArtistSpotlight #ArtistaDestacada #Cuba #Artivism #Artivismo #ArtisticFreedom #LibertadArtistica #BuildingResilience
Artists facing repression, censorship, exile, digital attacks, or restrictions on movement need more than visibility. They need protection.
@unesco ’s newly released Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report underscores the importance of strengthening support systems for artists at risk and highlights ARC’s role in advancing protection mechanisms for artists at risk through emergency assistance, relocation pathways, resilience grants, digital safety resources, and advocacy.
The message is clear: artistic freedom does not defend itself.
Protecting artists requires practical support, international cooperation, and long-term commitment from governments, cultural institutions, civil society, and international organizations.
Learn more about ARC’s work with UNESCO and the U.N. ecosystem at the link in bio.
#ArtisticFreedomInAction #CreativeFreedom #FreedomOfExpression #UNESCO
Artists facing repression, censorship, exile, digital attacks, or restrictions on movement need more than visibility. They need protection.
@unesco ’s newly released Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report underscores the importance of strengthening support systems for artists at risk and highlights ARC’s role in advancing protection mechanisms for artists at risk through emergency assistance, relocation pathways, resilience grants, digital safety resources, and advocacy.
The message is clear: artistic freedom does not defend itself.
Protecting artists requires practical support, international cooperation, and long-term commitment from governments, cultural institutions, civil society, and international organizations.
Learn more about ARC’s work with UNESCO and the U.N. ecosystem at the link in bio.
#ArtisticFreedomInAction #CreativeFreedom #FreedomOfExpression #UNESCO
🌍 The ASSEMBLE website is now live.
After an inspiring open call process, ASSEMBLE (@assemble_europe) is moving into its next phase as research, residencies, and collaborations begin to take shape. The website is now the place where this journey unfolds.
We`re also excited to introduce the four ASSEMBLE Fellows:
🌍 Mokia Dinnyuy Manjoh (Cyprus/Cameroon)
🌍 Fabio Quintero (Basque Country, Spain/Cuba)
🌍 Maria Proshkovska (Ukraine)
🌍 Roya Ghassemi (UK/Iran)
Over the coming months, the fellows will develop curatorial projects, participate in residencies and public programmes, and engage with communities across Europe and beyond.
Artists at Risk Connection is proud to be part of this international partnership exploring the climate emergency at the intersection of involuntary migration, displacement, conflict, and ecological decline.
Visit https://ow.ly/BgTf50Z7gJg to learn more about the programme, meet the fellows, explore our partners, and follow the project`s journey.
ASSEMBLE is co-funded by the European Union. In the UK, the project is supported by @aceagrams.
ASSEMBLE brings together a dynamic partnership between @d6_eu_, @congress.of.cultural.activists, @movartists, @otm.network, D6: Culture in Transit (UK), @atriskartists, and @larnaka2030.
#AssembleEurope #CuratorialFellowship #ClimateEmergency #Displacement #ContemporaryArt #CreativeEurope #ArtisticFreedom #CulturalResilience
🌍 The ASSEMBLE website is now live.
After an inspiring open call process, ASSEMBLE (@assemble_europe) is moving into its next phase as research, residencies, and collaborations begin to take shape. The website is now the place where this journey unfolds.
We`re also excited to introduce the four ASSEMBLE Fellows:
🌍 Mokia Dinnyuy Manjoh (Cyprus/Cameroon)
🌍 Fabio Quintero (Basque Country, Spain/Cuba)
🌍 Maria Proshkovska (Ukraine)
🌍 Roya Ghassemi (UK/Iran)
Over the coming months, the fellows will develop curatorial projects, participate in residencies and public programmes, and engage with communities across Europe and beyond.
Artists at Risk Connection is proud to be part of this international partnership exploring the climate emergency at the intersection of involuntary migration, displacement, conflict, and ecological decline.
Visit https://ow.ly/BgTf50Z7gJg to learn more about the programme, meet the fellows, explore our partners, and follow the project`s journey.
ASSEMBLE is co-funded by the European Union. In the UK, the project is supported by @aceagrams.
ASSEMBLE brings together a dynamic partnership between @d6_eu_, @congress.of.cultural.activists, @movartists, @otm.network, D6: Culture in Transit (UK), @atriskartists, and @larnaka2030.
#AssembleEurope #CuratorialFellowship #ClimateEmergency #Displacement #ContemporaryArt #CreativeEurope #ArtisticFreedom #CulturalResilience
Museums and cultural institutions around the world are facing growing pressure — from censorship and political interference to self-censorship and attacks on artistic and academic freedom.
Tomorrow, on June 2, ARC Executive Director Julie Trébault will join cultural leaders, museum professionals, and advocates in Paris and online for “Museums Under Pressure,” an evening debate hosted by ICOM France exploring the challenges facing museums in an increasingly polarized environment.
As part of ARC’s ongoing efforts to defend artistic freedom and cultural rights, the conversation will examine how museums and exhibition spaces can continue to foster civic dialogue, critical thinking, and the presentation of challenging or controversial works.
✨ Speakers include Souâd Belhaddad, Xavier de la Selle, Vincent Moisselin, Manon Six, and Julie Trébault, moderated by Hélène Jagot.
📍 6pm-8:30pm CET, 2 June 2026 | Ecole du Louvre, Paris & Online
🗣 Simultaneous interpretation available in English, French, and Spanish.
Register at the link in bio.
#ArtisticFreedom #MuseumsUnderPressure #CulturalRights #Museums #FreedomOfExpression #ICOMFrance
Museums and cultural institutions around the world are facing growing pressure — from censorship and political interference to self-censorship and attacks on artistic and academic freedom.
Tomorrow, on June 2, ARC Executive Director Julie Trébault will join cultural leaders, museum professionals, and advocates in Paris and online for “Museums Under Pressure,” an evening debate hosted by ICOM France exploring the challenges facing museums in an increasingly polarized environment.
As part of ARC’s ongoing efforts to defend artistic freedom and cultural rights, the conversation will examine how museums and exhibition spaces can continue to foster civic dialogue, critical thinking, and the presentation of challenging or controversial works.
✨ Speakers include Souâd Belhaddad, Xavier de la Selle, Vincent Moisselin, Manon Six, and Julie Trébault, moderated by Hélène Jagot.
📍 6pm-8:30pm CET, 2 June 2026 | Ecole du Louvre, Paris & Online
🗣 Simultaneous interpretation available in English, French, and Spanish.
Register at the link in bio.
#ArtisticFreedom #MuseumsUnderPressure #CulturalRights #Museums #FreedomOfExpression #ICOMFrance
Through ARC’s Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship, filmmaker Fernando Fraguela Fosado (@palenque_films) and mentor Quinn Halleck (@quinn.halleck) are connected through an artist-to-artist exchange rooted in storytelling, creative growth, and solidarity.
Fernando, whose work explores identity, exile, spirituality, and resistance, shared:
"Quinn’s guidance has gone beyond the technical aspects of the visual effects required for my short film; he has guided me from an auteur perspective, with the empathy of a director who champions his own work while also thoroughly understanding the dynamics of the industry."
This is what building resilience can look like: artists supporting artists through mentorship, shared knowledge, and creative community.
Explore how ARC is building resilience through fellowships around the world by clicking the link in the bio.
#CreativeFreedom #ArtistsUnderThreat #ARCGlobal #BuildingResilience #SupportArtists #ArtForChange
Through ARC’s Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship, filmmaker Fernando Fraguela Fosado (@palenque_films) and mentor Quinn Halleck (@quinn.halleck) are connected through an artist-to-artist exchange rooted in storytelling, creative growth, and solidarity.
Fernando, whose work explores identity, exile, spirituality, and resistance, shared:
"Quinn’s guidance has gone beyond the technical aspects of the visual effects required for my short film; he has guided me from an auteur perspective, with the empathy of a director who champions his own work while also thoroughly understanding the dynamics of the industry."
This is what building resilience can look like: artists supporting artists through mentorship, shared knowledge, and creative community.
Explore how ARC is building resilience through fellowships around the world by clicking the link in the bio.
#CreativeFreedom #ArtistsUnderThreat #ARCGlobal #BuildingResilience #SupportArtists #ArtForChange
Today, on the UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we’re reflecting on a powerful moment from September 2025 at #MONDIACULT2025 in Barcelona. @unesco
ARC’s Executive Director Julie Trébault joined global cultural leaders for “Weaving Cultural Futures: Artistic Freedom, Feminist Advocacy, Local Governance in Action” — a conversation exploring how artistic freedom, feminist advocacy, and local governance can work together to shape more equitable cultural futures.
As part of ARC’s ongoing efforts to advance artistic freedom within international cultural policy discussions, the event highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in defending cultural rights and supporting diverse artistic voices worldwide.
✨ Featured speakers included Jordi Pascual (@Jordipascual21), Oriol Martí Samba, Sally Abu Bakr (@sallyabubak), Ana Francis Mor (@anafrancismor), and Romina Bianchini Ferrero / Mujeres x La Cultura (@mujeresxlacultura).
Today, we reaffirm that artistic freedom is fundamental to cultural diversity and cultural rights. When artists and communities can create, express themselves, and participate in cultural life without fear, more inclusive and vibrant societies can thrive.
#CulturalDiversityDay #ArtisticFreedom #MONDIACULT2025 #CulturalRights #UNESCO #ArtistsAtRisk #Culture #HumanRights #Barcelona
Today, on the UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we’re reflecting on a powerful moment from September 2025 at #MONDIACULT2025 in Barcelona. @unesco
ARC’s Executive Director Julie Trébault joined global cultural leaders for “Weaving Cultural Futures: Artistic Freedom, Feminist Advocacy, Local Governance in Action” — a conversation exploring how artistic freedom, feminist advocacy, and local governance can work together to shape more equitable cultural futures.
As part of ARC’s ongoing efforts to advance artistic freedom within international cultural policy discussions, the event highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in defending cultural rights and supporting diverse artistic voices worldwide.
✨ Featured speakers included Jordi Pascual (@Jordipascual21), Oriol Martí Samba, Sally Abu Bakr (@sallyabubak), Ana Francis Mor (@anafrancismor), and Romina Bianchini Ferrero / Mujeres x La Cultura (@mujeresxlacultura).
Today, we reaffirm that artistic freedom is fundamental to cultural diversity and cultural rights. When artists and communities can create, express themselves, and participate in cultural life without fear, more inclusive and vibrant societies can thrive.
#CulturalDiversityDay #ArtisticFreedom #MONDIACULT2025 #CulturalRights #UNESCO #ArtistsAtRisk #Culture #HumanRights #Barcelona
Museums are not neutral spaces. They shape how societies remember, question, and imagine.
On #InternationalMuseumDay, ARC Executive Director Julie Trébault shares why cultural institutions have a responsibility to defend freedom of expression and historical memory in moments of growing censorship and political pressure.
“Protecting culture also means protecting the freedom to learn, to remember, and to imagine otherwise.”
@aamersofficial @icomofficiel
#Museums #ArtisticFreedom #FreedomOfExpression #ArtistsAtRiskConnection #CultureMatters #MuseumCommunity #HumanRights #ArtAndActivism #FreedomAndMemory #HistoryMatters #MuseumsMatter #PreserveHistory
Museums are not neutral spaces. They shape how societies remember, question, and imagine.
On #InternationalMuseumDay, ARC Executive Director Julie Trébault shares why cultural institutions have a responsibility to defend freedom of expression and historical memory in moments of growing censorship and political pressure.
“Protecting culture also means protecting the freedom to learn, to remember, and to imagine otherwise.”
@aamersofficial @icomofficiel
#Museums #ArtisticFreedom #FreedomOfExpression #ArtistsAtRiskConnection #CultureMatters #MuseumCommunity #HumanRights #ArtAndActivism #FreedomAndMemory #HistoryMatters #MuseumsMatter #PreserveHistory
Scenes from Frieze New York 2026. 🗽(@friezeofficial)
From emerging artists to works engaging questions of identity, displacement, resistance, and cultural memory, this year’s fair reflects many of the urgent conversations shaping contemporary art today.
At a moment of growing political and social uncertainty globally, spaces like Frieze continue to highlight how artists are helping communities process history, challenge dominant narratives, and imagine new possibilities.
Frieze New York is on view May 13–17 at The Shed.
#FriezeNewYork #ArtistsAtRiskConnection #ArtisticFreedom #ContemporaryArt #CreativeFreedom
Scenes from Frieze New York 2026. 🗽(@friezeofficial)
From emerging artists to works engaging questions of identity, displacement, resistance, and cultural memory, this year’s fair reflects many of the urgent conversations shaping contemporary art today.
At a moment of growing political and social uncertainty globally, spaces like Frieze continue to highlight how artists are helping communities process history, challenge dominant narratives, and imagine new possibilities.
Frieze New York is on view May 13–17 at The Shed.
#FriezeNewYork #ArtistsAtRiskConnection #ArtisticFreedom #ContemporaryArt #CreativeFreedom