This November, artists and arts groups in Santa Clara County have an opportunity to unite with others across the nation as part of the “Fall of Freedom” movement. This movement has been initiated by a collective of artists who invite others across the country to host exhibitions, performances, and public cultural events that channel resistance against authoritarianism. The initiators, including playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage, describe it as an “urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation, activating a nationwide wave of creative resistance.”

On Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, 2025, galleries, museums, libraries, poetry centers, theaters, and concert halls across the country are urged to design and develop events in their own communities and register them under the Fall of Freedom banner. Events that are already planned can also be repurposed under the Fall of Freedom banner.

Click here to read and share the full invitation.