23 Oct 17 | Events
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This vital half-day training for CEOs and chairs of trustees supports arts and cultural organisations to handle difficult subjects and sensitive stories to deliver the best work possible.
Navigating the rights and responsibilities of art that explores socially sensitive work can appear daunting, risky and time-consuming; the prospect of controversy, protest, police intervention and possible closure or cancellation because the work is provocative, or the funder is controversial, can be powerful disincentives. And yet great art has always fuelled controversy, and experimentation and risk-taking are integral to achieving excellent, relevant art.
“In recent years there have been an increasing number of high-profile cases raising ethical and censorship issues around plays, exhibitions and other artworks. Censorship – and self-censorship – can stand in the way of great art. That’s why Arts Council England is committed to supporting those organisations who are taking creative risks. It’s important such organisations are aware of relevant legislation and the excellent guidance that exists as well as, crucially, being supported by colleagues across the sector in similar situations. This programme is an important step in ensuring that our sector can continue to create vital, challenging, and risk-taking work.”
— Sir Nick Serota – Chair of Arts Council England
The training will support participants to:
- Deepen understanding of the legal and rights framework supporting artistic freedom in the UK
- Explore the impact on freedom of expression of BME artists of recent controversies in the arts
- Explore the dilemmas thrown up by ethical fundraising
- Support organisations to understand when and how to build a relationship with the police in relation to controversial work
We are delighted that Miriam Randall (Executive Director of Watershed) and James Touzel (Chair of Watershed) will be hosting the session.
Trainers for the afternoon will be:
- Julia Farrington – Freedom of expression specialist from Index on Censorship
- Michelle Wright – Fundraising consultant from Cause4
- Alia Alzougbi – independent trainer facilitator
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When: Wednesday 23 May 2018, 12:30–5:30pm
Where: Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Tickets: £48 – £96 via Eventbrite
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23 Oct 17 | Events
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”96667″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Risks, Rights and Reputations is led by Index on Censorship in partnership with What Next? and Cause4.
This vital half-day training for CEOs and chairs of trustees supports arts and cultural organisations to handle difficult subjects and sensitive stories to deliver the best work possible.
Navigating the rights and responsibilities of art that explores socially sensitive work can appear daunting, risky and time-consuming; the prospect of controversy, protest, police intervention and possible closure or cancellation because the work is provocative, or the funder is controversial, can be powerful disincentives. And yet great art has always fuelled controversy, and experimentation and risk-taking are integral to achieving excellent, relevant art.
“In recent years there have been an increasing number of high-profile cases raising ethical and censorship issues around plays, exhibitions and other artworks. Censorship – and self-censorship – can stand in the way of great art. That’s why Arts Council England is committed to supporting those organisations who are taking creative risks. It’s important such organisations are aware of relevant legislation and the excellent guidance that exists as well as, crucially, being supported by colleagues across the sector in similar situations. This programme is an important step in ensuring that our sector can continue to create vital, challenging, and risk-taking work.” — Sir Nick Serota – Chair of Arts Council England
The training will support participants to:
- Deepen understanding of the legal and rights framework supporting artistic freedom in the UK
- Explore the impact on freedom of expression of BME artists of recent controversies in the arts
- Explore the dilemmas thrown up by ethical fundraising
- Support organisations to understand when and how to build a relationship with the police in relation to controversial work
We are delighted that Skinder Hundal (CEO of New Art Exchange) and Sukhy Johal, MBE (Chair of New Art Exchange) will be hosting the session and your trainers for the afternoon will be:
Julia Farrington – Freedom of expression specialist from Index on Censorship
Helen Jenkins – Fundraising consultant from Cause4
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When: Wednesday 20 June 2018, 12:30–5:30pm
Where: New Arts Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6BE
Tickets: £48 – £96 via Eventbrite
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26 Jul 17 | Artistic Freedom, Events
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Julia Farrington, associate arts producer at Index on Censorship, will be participating in the 2017 Arts Rights Justice Forum at the University of Hildesheim.
The ARJ Forum brings together international experts to discuss on understanding, protecting and defending freedom of expression and artistic freedom in relation to human rights and social justice.
Increasingly, we are seeing restrictions being placed on freedom of artistic creation, and specific threats are being made towards artists and defenders of human rights who are engaged in social transformation processes. This highlights the importance of considering artistic creativity and the role of artists in societies where human rights and freedoms are at risk.
This public forum will address the key issues on the topic of Arts Rights Justice:
- How to protect and ensure freedom of artistic expression in times of emerging censorship?
- To what extent do relocation and escape represent a strategy for threatened artists?
- How can international coalitions sustain artistic expression and ensure that artists are protected in their working environment?
Invited Speakers:
Farida Shaheed – Former UN special rapporteur in the field of cultural rights
Helge Lunde – International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)
Mary Ann DeVlieg – International Arts and Rights Advisors (IARA)
Todd Lanier Lester – Independent expert
Diana Ramarohetra – Artwatch Africa at Arterial Network
Julia Farrington – Index on Censorship
Meriem Bousselmi – Carthage Declaration on the Protection of Artists
Anna Steinkamp – Independent culture expert
Dr. Andreas Görgen – Directorate-General for Culture and Communication at the German Federal Foreign Office
Prof. Wolfgang-Uwe Friedrich – Professor of Political Science
& selected participants of the ARJ ACADEMY 2017
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When: 31 August 2017 1pm-5:30pm
Where: Vertretung des Landes Niedersachsen beim Bund, Berlin
Tickets: Free. Registration required.
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22 Nov 16 | Events
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Julia Farrington, associate arts producer at Index on Censorship, author of Index’s Art and the Law case studies and campaigns and events manager at Belarus Free Theatre, will discuss art and censorship at Hackney Wick at the independent bar and creative space Grow.
From the cancellation of performances like Exhibit B and Mimsy’s artwork Isis Threaten Sylvania to the role law can and should play in supporting the arts, this is an opportunity to get involved in a stimulating discussion within the creative community.
Grow is a space for music, art, conversation and community where everyone is welcome and there will be a range of drinks and snacks on sale to help fuel the conversation, with all proceeds going to support the venue.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
When: Tuesday 29 November December 2016, 7:30pm
Where: Grow (Map)
Tickets: Free
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