Art Doesn't Just Happen We Cant Stop Defending Expression Actor Michael Chiklis

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The episode discusses the importance of defending artistic expression and the role of organizations like The Creative Coalition in promoting free speech.

"When we stop defending expression, we start accepting silence," says Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition. "That silence begins when we fail to protect both the First Amendment and the institutions that make creativity possible, including vital federal support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Defending the NEA means defending the artists, storytellers, and cultural voices that help define who we are as a nation."Adds Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition, "For nearly four decades, The Creative Coalition has operated at the intersection of art and free speech because the two are inseparable. The First Amendment exists to express inconvenient and necessary truths. When we begin to question the value of that freedom, we are weakening the foundation of our democracy. This is the moment to stand behind expression, not step away from it."The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by leaders across the creative sector, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating artists on issues of public importance. Led by actor and President Tim Daly, the organization is known…

People in this episode

Host: Arroe Collins

Guest: Michael Chiklis

Topics covered

• art
• free speech
• First Amendment
• creativity
• cultural voices
• democracy

Keywords

• art
• expression
• First Amendment
• The Creative Coalition
• Tim Daly
• Robin Bronk
• Michael Chiklis
• creativity
• democracy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Creative Coalition

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