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Media coverage of art censorship, if well managed, can go far in creating public support for artistic freedom and giving visibility to violations. Media can support both monitoring efforts and campaigns.
There doesn’t exist a comprehensive list of media sources, aside from proprietary media tools. It is possible, however, to find local media covering the arts and identify and contact reporters that have previously written in support of artistic freedom. Enlisting press to support an artist or art organization during a controversy could make a big difference. Of course, the press should also be educated about artistic freedom.
Social media campaigns for artistic freedom can also have broad reach and gain quick support.
Media coverage of art censorship, if well managed, can go far in creating public support for artistic freedom and giving visibility to violations. Media can support both monitoring efforts and campaigns.
There doesn’t exist a comprehensive list of media sources, aside from proprietary media tools. It is possible, however, to find local media covering the arts and identify and contact reporters that have previously written in support of artistic freedom. Enlisting press to support an artist or art organization during a controversy could make a big difference. Of course, the press should also be educated about artistic freedom.
Social media campaigns for artistic freedom can also have broad reach and gain quick support.
Many of the advocacy groups listed under regional and international organizations offer case by case support for artists dealing with media and others, like Artists at Risk Connection, provide capacity-building workshops for artists including guidance on giving interviews, handling media inquiries, and strategically using social media for promotion, audience engagement, and building a personal brand.
More work needs to be done to prepare both artists and advocates to work actively with the press.
Many of the advocacy groups listed under regional and international organizations offer case by case support for artists dealing with media and others, like Artists at Risk Connection, provide capacity-building workshops for artists including guidance on giving interviews, handling media inquiries, and strategically using social media for promotion, audience engagement, and building a personal brand.
More work needs to be done to prepare both artists and advocates to work actively with the press.
