IHRAF: Arendt Tickets Available and IHRAF Queens Submissions Now Open

OANA is pleased to share information from the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) and the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), including opportunities for Queens-based artists and upcoming human rights-focused performances.

IHRAF Queens Submissions Now Open

Submissions are now open for IHRAF Queens, the borough’s human rights art festival featuring performance, theater, dance, music, spoken word, and multidisciplinary work by Queens-based artists.

Accepted participants will receive a $200 project stipend, PR and marketing support, a technical rehearsal, stage management support, and photographic documentation of their performance. The festival takes place September 18 – 20th.

Tickets Available for “IHRAF: Arendt”

Tickets are also available for IHRAF: Arendt, a multi-day performance series inspired by the ideas of political philosopher Hannah Arendt. The event will take place June 5–7 at the 30th Street Theater in Manhattan and will feature performances spanning theater, dance, music, puppetry, and interdisciplinary work.

The weekend will also include a free public discussion presented in partnership with the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College.

Additional Programs and Artist Support

IHRAM also highlighted its continued support for artists at risk around the world, including artists from Afghanistan, Gaza, Syria, Uganda, Cameroon, and Palestine. Upcoming programming will feature artist testimonials, video presentations, and online discussions focused on artistic freedom and human rights advocacy.

Additional submission opportunities through IHRAM Press and other human rights arts initiatives are also currently available.

For information on IHRAF please visit: https://humanrightsartmovement.org/ihraf-queens-call-2026