Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
Non-governmental organisation
Kind of support: Host entities, Grant-making entities, Policy-makers, Referral entities Coordination hubs and Others
Geographical scope: International
Based in
United States of America
France
Americas, Europe and Central Asia (ECA)
ARC works to protect artists and cultural workers at risk due to their creative expression, often tied to their identities or roles within their communities. By providing vital resources and support, ARC helps them navigate challenges such as persecution, censorship, harassment, threats, and violence from both state and non-state actors—whether targeted for their art or their broader impact on cultural, social, and political issues. Founded in 2017, ARC was incubated under PEN America, the U.S. chapter of PEN International. ARC became an independent organization in 2024. Since 2017, ARC has supported more than 2000 artists from more than 61 countries.