The National Coalition Against Censorship is auctioning a selection of artworks donated by generous artists.
VIDEO: Lois Lowry Responds to a Young Reader
From NCAC’s gala, author Lois Lowry discusses her conversation with a young reader who was bothered by the ‘inappropriate’ things in one of her books.
Svetlana Mintcheva Presenting at PhotoPlus Expo 2013 in NYC
Your Picture is FORBIDDEN: Photography and Censorship Today
Speakers:
ESSAM
Lesley Martin
Richard B. Woodward
Svetlana Mintcheva
W.M. Hunt
Texas Banned Books: Questions & Answers, a panel on censorship
TXBBQ&A will be an interactive roundtable discussion about the real, relevant state of censorship in Texas. The conversation will center on Texas schools and values, books in prison, freedom of the press and the right to read. 9/26, free and open to the public. Part of Banned Books Week 2013!
Film Contest 2012: You’re Reading What?!?!
Join us for a free afternoon of films and discussions with the winners of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Film Contest! We’ll also feature youth-made films from partners, and a special live performance! FREE. Saturday, March 30th 1pm-4pm. Doors open at 12:45pm. New York Film Academy Screening Room 100 East 17th Street in Manhattan […]
Censorship: An Open Discussion About Disguising The Provocative
7pm Monday, May 6 at the Strand on Union Square. Why is one piece of art more disturbing than another? Why is some sexual content too graphic? Where do we draw the line? And why do we draw it? Come to our panel of artists who’ve thought about this issue, and have pushed the envelope time and time again hoping to keep their work clear of imposed limitations.
Youth Voices Uncensored at the New York Film Academy Screening Room
FREE. Saturday, March 30th
1pm-4pm. Doors open at 12:45pm.
New York Film Academy Screening Room
100 East 17th Street in Manhattan
N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, L Trains to Union Square
Celebration of Marjorie Heins’ New Book Priests of Our Democracy: The Supreme Court, Academic Freedom, & the Anti-Communist Purge
NCAC invites you to a book party for Priests of Our Democracy: The Supreme Court, Academic Freedom, & the Anti-Communist Purge by Marjorie Heins. Wednesday, February 20, 6pm-8pm at NCAC’s 19 Fulton Street office.
NCAC at Taking The Offensive Conference Hosted by Index On Censorship
NCAC Director of Programs Svetlana Mintcheva will be there this Tuesday to discuss how arts institutions around the world could benefit from adopting free expression policies.
See NCAC’s College Art Association 2013 Conference Panel
Art Institutions Facing Controversy: fear, self-censorship, and the commitment to curatorial and artistic freedom. Thursday, Feb. 14, from 5:30-7 PM in Murray Hill Suite, 2nd Floor at the Hilton New York.
NCAC Teams with CBLDF For 50 Shades of Banned: A Celebration of Erotic Literature
On October 2, celebrate Banned Books Week with an evening of stirring readings from erotic classics at Fifty Shades of Banned: A Celebration of Erotic Literature. The event starts at 8 PM at the Village Pourhouse on 64 3rd Ave (11th Street Entrance, across from Webster Hall) and benefits NCAC and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
New York Free Speech Charities Team Up For Fifty Shades of Banned: A Celebration of Erotic Literature
Free Speech Matters 2013
Join NCAC for our annual Celebration of Free Speech and Its Defenders on Monday, November 12 at Tribeca 360° in New York City!
Visit our registration page for sponsorship opportunities and tickets.
June 21: Judy Blume Speaking at University of Hartford Campus
Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Order Tickets Online or call 860-768-4228
Youth Voices Uncensored at the New York Film Academy Screening Room
Saturday, March 31st
1pm-4pm
New York Film Academy Screening Room
100 East 17th Street in Manhattan
N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, L Trains to Union Square
2011 Free Speeech Matters Celebration
11/29/2011 — Visit our online event journal at www.ncacbenefit.org
The Annual Celebration of Free Speech & Its Defenders is the National Coalition Against Censorship’s major fundraising event of the year to support First Amendment rights and free speech projects.
Culture Wars: Then And Now, at the Corcoran In Partnership with Transformer and NCAC
**Update: Videos added** On Saturday, March 26, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design, along with partners Transformer and NCAC presented a symposium examining past and present debates about freedom of expression and public support for the arts.
NCAC Receives NYLA/SirsiDynix Intellectual Freedom Award
The New York Library Association awarded the National Coalition Against Censorship the 2010 NYLA/SirsiDynix Intellectual Freedom Award. The award is given to an individual or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to, and taken action, to further the cause of intellectual freedom in the state of New York.
“Free Speech Matters” Benefit 2010
Join us on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM for NCAC’s annual benefit celebrating Free Speech and Its Defenders at City Winery in NYC.
Power, Taboo and the Artist video series
Check out the video project: "Power, Taboo and the Artist," a series of video interviews with artists and curators worldwide. Missed the panels? You can watch and share these video webcasts and take a look at our photos.
