ArtsLink Assembly 2025: Defending Each Other is a national gathering focused on supporting artists, those at risk, directly impacted by war, persecution, or crisis.
The resources gathered here come from our partners and field practitioners whose work shaped the thinking behind ArtsLink Assembly: Defending Each Other. These texts remain valuable for anyone engaging with these topics beyond our gathering in New York.
Published in 2025, ‘Intersecting Temporalities: At-Risk and Displaced Artists in Transition (Volume 1 Scoping Review)’, written by Rana Yazaji, is the first of four publications from On the Move’s research and action project, which focuses on the situation of at-risk and displaced artists. This inaugural publication marks the beginning of a comprehensive and multi-faceted exploration into the challenges and opportunities faced by arts workers who have been compelled to leave their homes due to various forms of adversity.
On the Move’s research and action project, focusing on the situation of at-risk and displaced artists, here published case studies, comparative analyses, and syntheses of focus group discussions and interviews
This brief was produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe. It provides a rapid review of existing evidence surrounding the arts and mental wellbeing for forcibly displaced people; provides case examples of arts interventions working at these intersections; and presents policy considerations.
The Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) of PEN America has developed A Safety Guide for Artists, a manual that offers practical strategies for artists to understand, navigate, and ultimately overcome risk. While such tools have been developed for journalists, human rights defenders, and cartoonists, no guide has been designed specifically for artists. A Safety Guide for Artists fills this crucial gap in providing artists with a resource tailored to their needs.
The Cultural Mobility Flows Report published in 2025 explores the international mobility of Indigenous artists and arts professionals, examining how they circulate across borders and contribute to global cultural exchange. By addressing key factors shaping their experiences, the report provides a comprehensive view of the opportunities, challenges, and cultural implications surrounding the movement of Indigenous arts workers worldwide.
A personal reflection on the vital role International artists play in the development of US culture by the CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP)
The ARTS RIGHTS JUSTICE LIBRARY is a freely accessible collection of the most relevant documents about freedom of artistic expression and related topics. The LIBRARY includes toolkits and training material, documents about legal frameworks and advocacy, as well as reports related to arts, rights and justice. The documents are collected by following the recommendations of experts and individuals.
