FAIR in the Arts is a nonpartisan professional network dedicated to advancing a common culture in arts, entertainment, & media that champions freedom of expression, open-mindedness, and the ability to strive for excellence in all creative endeavors. We affirm the power of art to unite by bridging perceived divisions and highlighting our common humanity.

FAIR in the Arts is part of a national organization of more than 35,000 members that also has networks in Education and Medicine.

DIVISIVE IDENTITY POLITICShas become a de facto code of conduct in the arts. Artists feel alienated by intolerance, groupthink, and lack the freedom and support to produce work that is inspired and unfiltered.

“Art for art’s sake has been overshadowed by political correctness, discrimination based on gender and race, and many of the foremost arts institutions are the leaders in this alarming paradigm shift.”

"I want to fix things--I want people to see that making art means free speech and diversity of thought and identity are all accepted again. I want artists to not be afraid of actually making the art they want to make because I feel like a lot of us feel bullied into silence."

“FAIR not only supported me in standing up against a discriminatory ideology, through FAIR in the Arts, it has provided connections with like-minded artists so I can begin building new relationships with people who share a pro-human approach to art-making.”

“When I first heard of FAIR’s mission, I was stunned and fortified by this endeavor to foster both truth, and inclusion. I firmly believe that ideology itself is problematic in the creation of a free, tolerant, open society. FAIR inspires people to transcend ideology. I aim to do the same."

That's where FAIR comes in

ART PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND ADMINISTRATORSin the FAIR in the Arts network believe that viewing each other solely based on perceived identity group or belief system misses an opportunity to see each other more fully as individual human beings. FAIR in the Arts is restoring a culture of freedom, creativity, and humanity in the arts on both an institutional and cultural level.

We provide grants and other funding for artists to create impactful films, performances, and exhibitions that reflect authentic freedom of expression and highlight our common humanity.

We curate events to help artists establish supportive professional and collaborative relationships with like-minded peers who model pro-human values.

We develop a multidisciplinary professional network of arts advisors, institutions, and enterprises who develop resources, infrastructure and other means to support artists facing intolerance.

Announcements

FAIR is thrilled to launch Make Them Hear You: Stories from FAIR Artists.

This new series in our Substack will highlight the stories of arts professionals whose careers have been negatively impacted by intolerance in the arts – and who have courageously decided to make their voices heard.

We are looking for your submissions to this collection. If you have a story to share, please use the link below to find out how to submit it.

FAIR in the Arts Programs

FAIR Artist Directory

FAIR Artist Grant

FAIR Artist Stories

Playwrights Think Tank

Thank you to our supporters for making these programs possible. To support FAIR in the Arts, please consider making a tax-deductible donation here.

FAIR in the Arts Principles

We offer a home to all artists who feel alienated by intolerance and ideological orthodoxy in their fields.

We empower artists, arts educators, advocates, media professionals, and others who want to make their voices heard. We welcome everybody who wants to join us in advancing a pro-human culture in arts, entertainment, and media

We support the creation, production, and programming of art for art's sake.

Creative expression and curation should not be required to serve an activist, political, or ideological goal.

We defend artists' rights to create freely.

The creative process requires taking risks—one of which is the risk of offending. We acknowledge that patrons of the arts may choose whether or not to consume an artist’s work, but we do not support calls for any artist to be silenced, fired, or deplatformed due to differences in political or ideological affiliation.

We strongly support viewpoint diversity in the arts.

We encourage every artist’s ability to explore ideas that may not align with prevailing narratives. We believe that a wider range of perspectives is an inherent good, and that pressuring artists to conform to certain narratives dampens the power of art to express our diverse and multifaceted humanity.

We are pro-human artists.

We recognize that exceptional works of art often ask us to relate to individuals who may not share our immutable characteristics. We strive to create from a foundation rooted in our common humanity—one that transcends perceived divisions between groups.

FAIR in the Arts Team

Advisory fellows

Heather Blakeslee

Musician, Advocate, Publisher, Essayist

Clifton
Duncan

Actor, Writer, Podcaster

Angel Eduardo

Writer, Musician, Photographer, Designer

Lincoln Jones

Director, Choreographer, Speaker

Rosie Kay

Choreographer, Director, Performer, Writer, Speaker

Lou Perez

Comedian, Producer, Author

Michelle Pollino

WRITER, REPORTER, JOURNALIST, DIRECTOR, AND PRODUCER

Vesper Stamper

WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR

Elena Velez

FASHION DESIGNER, ENTREPRENEUR

Staff & Volunteers

Brent Morden

Program Director;
Music Director, Composer, EDUCATOR

Gabriel Brown

VOICEOVER ARTIST, DIRECTOR, FAIR CREATIVE CONTENT DIRECTOR

Reid Newton

Editor, FAIR Substack

William Barker

Volunteer Intern, Writer

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Your support is crucial in helping FAIR continue our work supporting artists in 2024.

With the launch of the FAIR Forward campaign, FAIR in the Arts is raising the funds necessary to achieve our strategic goals this year, including:

1: Expanding the FAIR Artist Grant program to deliver $50,000 in awards in 2024. (Artist Grant Fund)

2: Producing regular in-person events - film screenings, exhibits, live performances, and more - in addition to our virtual Community Meetups. (Events Fund)

3: Developing targeted resources, content, and infrastructure for mission-aligned artists and organizations. (Operations Fund)

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Fairness, Understanding & Humanity in Arts, Entertainment, and Media