ArtLords Public Mural

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Union Square (North Plaza, E 17th St at Broadway/UnionSquare W) | New York, NY

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ArtLords Public Mural

This is a free event, but registration is required.

ArtLords, together with the vibrant New York City community, will ignite the PEN World Voices Festival with a powerful live mural-painting event celebrating freedom of expression and the transformative power of art.

This public artwork will unfold in real time as artists and community members come together to create a mural titled “Walls of Freedom: Art Against Silence.” The mural will reflect the resilient spirit of artists who continue to speak truth through creativity, even in the face of censorship, conflict, and repression.

Drawing inspiration from global stories of courage and resistance, the mural will weave together symbols of hope, justice, and solidarity. It will honor artists, writers, and cultural workers who use their voices and their art to defend freedom and dignity.

In the spirit of collective creativity, the public is warmly invited to participate. Art materials will be provided, and visitors will have the opportunity to add their own marks, messages, and colors to this evolving canvas.

Together, we will transform a wall into a shared statement of courage, creativity, and unity—demonstrating that art remains one of the most powerful tools for defending freedom and inspiring change.

The Unbannable Library—an interactive installation celebrating the freedom to read—will also take place in Union Square alongside the mural.


The 2026 PEN World Voices Festival is a celebration of world literature and free expression. The 2026 edition will be the 21st World Voices Festival. Over four days, over 120 writers from over 40 countries will be featured in 40 engaging talks, panels, readings, and activations in New York City and greater Los Angeles

Visit for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.



ACCESSIBILITY:

For detailed information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact [email protected]


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Union Square (North Plaza, E 17th St at Broadway/UnionSquare W), Union Square, New York, United States

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