Invitation – Resisting Pressures: Protecting Artistic Freedom as a Human Right

The Austrian Commission for UNESCO, in cooperation with kulturen in bewegung and VIDC‑Global Dialogue, invites artists, cultural professionals and representatives from the human‑rights sector to a focused workshop titled "Resisting Pressures: Protecting Artistic Freedom as a Human Right." The event will take place on 30 September 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the barrier‑free WUK project space, Währinger Str. 59, 1090 Vienna. Participants will hear opening statements from five artists and civil‑society representatives, followed by small‑group discussions aimed at sharing strategies for resistance and collaboration. The workshop is open to artists, cultural professionals and human‑rights organisations worldwide, with no age or nationality restrictions. Registration is required and must be completed by 21 September 2026. The event offers a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour interactive session, networking opportunities, and refreshments. No accommodation or travel support is provided.

interactive workshop, small‑group discussions, networking, snacks and drinks

Open to artists, cultural professionals and human‑rights organisations worldwide