Around the world, writers, journalists, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, actors, and other creative people are censored, harassed, imprisoned, or killed for speaking their minds or exercising their imaginations. Since 2001, Ithaca City of Asylum has welcomed at-risk writers and artists into the Ithaca community, enabling them to continue their work and helping them and their families meet the challenges of a new environment. Learn more.
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For more than 20 years, Ithaca has stepped up to help writers and artists in peril. Our solidarity sends echoes well beyond our community.
News & Events
ICOA mourns passing of its first resident artist, Chinese poet Yi Ping
Yi Ping (24 July 1952 – 30 December 2024) Yi Ping –– poet, essayist, teacher, and cultural critic –– died of cancer on December 30, 2024, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Lin Zhou and son Mao; commemorative services were held in Candor on January 5, 2025, attended by friends and…
ICOA Hosts “Comedy, Puppets and Fantastical Tales”
“Comedy, Puppets, and Fantastical Tales,” showcasing the work of Russian playwright, filmmaker, author, and puppeteer Arthur Groys, will be held at Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca, NY, on Monday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit our event page: Voices of Freedom:…
ICOA welcomes Arthur Groys
Ithaca City of Asylum welcomes Russian filmmaker, director, and writer Arthur Groys as its ninth resident writer. He is an Artist Protection Fund Fellow in residence at Ithaca College and ICOA.
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