{"id":61331,"date":"2014-11-25T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T15:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.indexoncensorship.org\/?p=61331"},"modified":"2017-03-23T16:59:04","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T16:59:04","slug":"27-nov-art-freedom-walesfree-speech-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indexoncensorship.org\/newsite02may\/?p=61331","title":{"rendered":"27 Nov: ArtFreedomWales free speech hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Following recent free speech hearings around the world – workshops exploring the conditions necessary for free expression to flourish – Index on Censorship is\u00a0coming to Cardiff to ask the question: is Wales enjoying its right to artistic freedom of expression?<\/p>\n

Some say yes — Wales has a proud cultural heritage, a vibrant bi-lingual arts scene and a closely-knit community. Others cite concerns — too few voices, too little access, complex linguistic battles, poor infrastructure, dwindling resource.<\/p>\n

Join voices from across Wales to make your case, to reflect on the opportunities and\u00a0obstacles and to consider whether Wales could be a world centre for artistic freedom of expression?<\/p>\n

WHERE:<\/strong> Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
\nWHEN:<\/strong> Thursday 27 November 2014, 2.00-5.30pm
\nTICKETS:<\/strong> \u00a35 (contribution towards costs) available here<\/a><\/p>\n

#ArtFreedomWales<\/p>\n

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DRAFT PROGRAMME<\/strong><\/p>\n

2.00pm. Opening\u00a0<\/strong>
\n– Freedom of Expression in Wales? Hear from the eyes of artists living in exile.<\/p>\n

2.15pm. Evidence:\u00a0Is Wales enjoying its right to artistic freedom of expression?
\n– Stories of opportunities, stories of obstacles – submissions invited and from the floor.<\/p>\n

3.20pm. Taking Action: Working Groups
\n– Consider action around promoting Wales’ strengths and tackling Wales’ weaknesses?<\/p>\n

4.30pm. Institutional Action: Plenary
\n– Reflect\u00a0and deliberate on the afternoon’s discussion with a panel including<\/p>\n