Artists Facing Censorship Can Turn to This New Guideline for Guidance

As accusations of censorship mount at museums nationwide, a new resource has emerged to help artists safeguard freedom of expression. The Artist’s Guide to Defending Artistic Freedom, from the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), outlines strategies for artists facing canceled exhibitions, demands to alter works, and contract negotiations—situations that the guide notes are increasingly shaped by shrinking institutional space for risk-taking art.In its introduction, the NCAC