Summary

On May 2025, the National Coalition Against Censorship and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics convened a group of cultural leaders to assess needs and develop strategies in response to threats. Participants emphasized the importance of preserving artistic freedom, active debate, responsibility, and cultural care within a robust landscape. These leaders shared values to maintain a space for innovation, public engagement, and diverse voices that prioritize human dignity and artistic integrity.

Title

Collective Courage | The Statement

Description

Collective Courage is a national statement of solidarity uniting individuals and institutions to resist censorship, defend artistic freedom, and protect creative expression in the arts, literature, and culture.

Keywords

freedom, institutions, arts, culture, statement, values, collective, courage, expression, public, responsibility, page, sign, demands, independence, individuals, working

NS Lookup

A 185.230.63.186, A 185.230.63.107, A 185.230.63.171

Dates

Created 2026-04-15

Updated 2026-04-20

Summarized 2026-04-21