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International Human Rights Art Festival: Queens-based Artists Call
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International Human Rights Art Festival: Queens-based Artists Call

International Human Rights Art Movement

June 15, 2026Queens, New York, United States

By ruthlessly restricting eligibility to artists residing in one of the most demographically diverse geographies in the world, this festival ensures human rights advocacy is articulated directly by impacted populations. It is perfectly suited for Queens-based performance practitioners whose work tackles urgent social justice concerns like immigration policy or racial justice. The festival serve...

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High-level integration into the highly visible 2026 International Human Rights Art Festival, prestigious platform to influence public discourse, direct engagement with affected demographics, and networking with international activist communities.

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Strictly limited to Queens-based artists and performance practitioners. The work must address specific, urgent social justice concerns, including climate change action, immigration policy, LGBTQIA+ rights, or racial justice, with a strict performance runtime of 10-20 minutes.

Dates & details

Programme dates
2026
Duration
10-20 minute performance
Costs to the artist
Production costs for performance
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No direct funding
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Free

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