About this Event
Welcome to the Fall of Freedom Poetry Reading at the Oak Park Art League! Join us for an afternoon filled with powerful words and emotional expressions through poetry in response to escalating authoritarian threats and censorship in our nation.
“Fall of Freedom” Nationwide Creative Resistance Opens November 21 & 22, 2025
Fall of Freedom, a bold, artistic movement in response to escalating authoritarian threats and censorship will debut across the United States. On November 21-22, 2025, more than 500 galleries, museums, libraries, comedy clubs, theaters, concert halls, and individuals nationwide will host exhibitions, performances, and public events to highlight the urgency of this moment and to assert the power of free expression.
“Fall of Freedom is an urgent reminder that our stories and our art are not luxuries, but essential tools of resistance,” said Lynn Nottage. “When we gather in theaters and public spaces, we are affirming our humanity and our right to imagine a more just future.”
“As artists, we cannot be silent in the face of fascism — our art is our power, and Fall of Freedom gives us the space to express ourselves together,” said Dread Scott.
Readings by Poets from Oak Park, Illinois
Hila Ratzabi, Carla Barger-Haddad and more
Don't miss out on this unique experience at the Oak Park Art League!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oak Park Art League, 720 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, United States
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