About

The First Amendment Culture Team (F.A.C.T.) is a New York City-based coalition of creatives, cultural workers, and organizers mobilizing to raise awareness about the First Amendment and the fundamental freedoms that make both art and democracy possible.

Founded in 2025, amid a surge of book bans, political intimidation, defunding of the arts and humanities, and growing self-censorship, FACT seeks to mobilize our sector in defense of First Amendment rights. Our mission is to educate and activate the arts and culture ecosystem so that together we can empower everyone to understand, exercise, and defend our shared rights.