Dangerous Art, Endangered Artists

Join Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) and Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) for Dangerous Art, Endangered Artists, an event series to highlight the challenges of censorship faced by artists around the world and foster unity within the artistic community in defense of artistic freedom and human rights.

On June 7 & 8, ARC and ATLT will conven artists, cultural workers, and writers from around the globe to examine the complex issue of censorship from diverse points of view.

Confirmed participants include Keynote Speaker Shirin Neshat, American artist Dread Scott, journalist and author of the 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones, author and critic Aruna D’Souza, co-founder of ArtLords Omaid Sharifi, musician Octopizzio, visual artist Demian DinéYazhi' and more.

Organizers: Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) and Art at a Time Like This (ATLT)

Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) safeguards the right to artistic freedom of expression and ensures that artists and cultural professionals everywhere can live and work without fear. Our ultimate goal is to address the needs of artists at risk and the organizations that serve them. Since its inception in 2017, ARC has assisted more than 500 individual artists and cultural professionals from over 63 countries by connecting them to a wide range of services, including emergency funds, legal assistance, temporary relocation programs, and fellowships.

Art at a Time Like This (ATLT) is a 501c3 arts organization that serves artists and curators facing the 21st century, presenting art in direct response to current events. Utilizing digital and public platforms, ATLT presents art in a non-profit context, highlighting art as an invaluable conveyor of content, rather than commodity. Our mission is to show that art can make a difference and that artists and curators can be thought-leaders, envisioning alternative futures for humanity.