Behind every image is a story.
Join us in advancing global justice through powerful visual stories that bridge awareness to action.
20 Years, 35 Projects
ART WORKS Projects leverages the power of photography and documentary film to raise awareness and educate the public about some of the most pervasive and grave human rights violations.
Since ART WORKS launched 20 years ago, we’ve supported 35 projects documenting stories around the world.
Bring an Exhibit to Your Community
On December 12, 2024, AWP held our year-end fundraiser featuring a special evening of wine tasting and an exhibition highlighting 10 years of the Emerging Lens Fellowship. This event featured the work of 2023-24 Fellows Astrig Agopian and Natalia Favre, whose projects reflect the deep connection between land, identity, and cultural resilience.
Just as wine is shaped by the terroir that nourishes it, Astrig’s Like There’s No Tomorrow and Natalia’s Maloneras: Seeds of Resistance explore how soil and territory preserve heritage and memory amidst adversity.
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And whether or not you were able to attend, please consider making a gift to AWP.
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Since we launched as a human rights arts advocacy organization in Chicago 20 years ago, we have made strides in establishing a significant global footprint. Using art to reach hundreds of thousands of viewers, AWP has inspired audience members on five continents to support an end to grave human rights abuses. While we are proud of our impact, we know more essential works needs to be done.
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