Raising the voice of artists for a more just and welcoming society
We stand in solidarity with refugee artists, and dedicate our art to further the social inclusion of newcomers and other vulnerable people in our diverse societies
Refugee is an experience, not an identity
The label ‘refugee’ does injustice to who we are. art27 offers the arts as a route to honor the diversity and complexity of people’s identities
Access to culture is a fundamental human right
art27 is a platform for artists & arts organizations that stands for the fundamental right of all human beings to experience and engage with culture, to develop their creativity and to express both the unique identity of each individual and the shared humanity of all
It’s not a refugee crisis, it’s a war crisis
While natural catastrophes, climate change and poverty also cause people to flee, the current refugee situation has largely been caused by wars. art27 opposes war and stands in solidarity with those forced to flee from wars
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 27: Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
About us
Who we are
art27 is a platform for artists, arts educators and arts organizations working with refugees and asylum seekers in Europe and beyond.
The founding organizations include:
What we stand for
The arts has a vital role to play in creating more inclusive, culturally diverse societies.
Everyone has a right to experience the arts, develop their creativity, express their unique identity and engage in our shared humanity.
We stand in solidarity with refugees and call on all artists and arts organizations to join us in promoting social inclusion and protecting vulnerable people through the arts.
Read and endorse the art27 manifesto
What we do
connect & network
art27 organizes gatherings of socially engaged artists and arts organizations in Europe and beyond, to share expertise and forge collaborations.
share & promote
art27 collects and openly shares resources and knowledge with all who wish to use art to contribute to a welcoming and just society.
advocate & influence
art27 seeks to impact the public narrative on war, refugees and migration. We aim to counter fear and xenophobia and promote social inclusion through participatory arts projects, arts education, community arts initiatives, exhibits, installations and performances.
member map
art27 maintains a map of its members and their participatory arts projects
Highlights
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Sign the manifesto.
Together we can create a more inclusive Europe.
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