NationStates

1. DEFINES ‘artistic expression’ for the purposes of this Act as the following:
   
   1. A method of visible communication, including composing, coding, writing, drawing, painting, constructing, cinematography, videography and other like actions and their associated products; or
   2. Spoken communication pertaining to some issue, typically addressing a large group of people; or
   3. Online interaction subject to the same criterion as clause 1(b); or
   4. Performances including music, dance, song and like musical or bodily expression; or
   5. Actions undertaken with the express purpose of communicating an argument in a manner not communicated by the means listed above; or
   6. Online data or products which, regardless of the method of production, contribute to or constitute one or more of the above descriptions of artistic expression.
   7. Anything which is widely accepted as art in the member nation.
2. HOWEVER, notwithstanding whether a particular action or communication satisfies clause 1, said action or communication is disqualified from being classed as ‘artistic expression’ if:
   
   1. The expression is illegal, violates an extant World Assembly resolution, or is directly utilised by the expresser with the purpose of contributing to criminal activity in the member nation; or
   2. The expression is directly utilised by the expresser with the purpose of contributing to criminal activity in other member nations; or
   3. The expression involves or causes damage to private or public property to which the expresser has no title; or
   4. The expression is trespassory to private property; or
   5. The expression infringes upon the exclusive rights of the original creator(s) of a piece of artistic expression, as conferred by national or international copyright law.
3. EXPRESSLY STATES that, notwithstanding clause 2, forms of expression must not be disqualified from classification as ‘artistic expression’ simply for the subject matter it addresses.
   
   
4. PROVIDES that, for the purposes of clause 2(a), a member nation must not declare an instance or type of artistic expression to be illegal on the following grounds:
   
   1. The intent of the artist is to provide a view, critique or opinion contrary to government policy or opinion; or
   2. The artistic expression is perceived, on reasonable or unreasonable grounds, to constitute a view, critique or opinion contrary to government policy or opinion; or
   3. The intent of the artist is to provide a view, critique or opinion which is provocative to the public, or any member of the public, unless said expression also constitutes hate speech; or
   4. The artistic expression is perceived, on reasonable or unreasonable grounds, to constitute a view, critique or opinion which is provocative to the public, or any member of the public, unless said expression also constitutes hate speech.
5. CLARIFIES that:
   
   1. For the purposes of clauses 4(c) and 4(d), the term ‘provocative’ is taken to mean ‘causing anger’.
   2. For the purposes of clauses 4(c) and 4(d), the term ‘hate speech’ is taken to mean ‘a form of expression which is intended, or may reasonably be expected to, incite violence or prejudice towards a person or group on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, race, or other attributes which are similarly significant to a person’s identity.
6. DECLARES that member nations shall not suppress artistic expression as defined by this Act.
   
   
7. ESTABLISHES the Arts Trust Association, which shall:
   
   
   
   1. Organise and manage an annual art show, with the purpose of celebrating artistic expression, showcasing both local and international works of artistic expression.
   2. Process and assess member nations’ hosting bids, to determine which member nation(s) will hold the art show each year.
   3. Collect voluntary donations, and organise fundraisers for the purposes of funding.
   4. Oversee the transport of entries to events related to the annual art show.
   5. Seek alternative, localised arrangements with member nations to celebrate artistic expression, in the event that the art show cannot be hosted in a particular year.
   6. Award a small number of bursaries and scholarships yearly to students in member nations’ secondary and tertiary education facilities who exhibit extraordinary artistic skill.
   7. Have its skilled members regularly open their workspaces to the educational bodies of member nations, to engage visiting students and teachers with workshops.
   
   
8. ENCOURAGES member nations which are not hosting events that are explicitly managed by the Arts Trust Association to organise and participate in smaller, localised events.
   
   
9. URGES member nations to openly discuss issues which are highlighted by any form of artistic expression, to promote good governance.

Araraukar wrote:OOC: First of all, I suggest you leave your current draft visible and put the previous drafts in spoilers under it, or even in another post. That makes the current proposal easier to quote for detailed analysis. Also, at first glance I thought this proposal was abandoned, due to all the drafts being inside spoilers.

Now, according to your definition, posting "Opposed" in the at-vote thread would count as art. And composing or playing music wouldn't. I'm fairly sure that's not the intention.

I don't see the point of the art week (6.a.i. is especially confusing, and despite definitions defining oral expression as art, the art week seems to lack that), and I'd definitely avoid naming any dates or even months. There are RP nations with different lengths of year (I know I have one, and I also know it's not the only one ), so "September" isn't necessarily an annual occurrence to all of them.

Also, organizing any such gathering at the expense of the WA would be a logistical nightmare simply due to the vast number of WA nations.

Additionally, what are "the pathways" mentioned in clause 9?

Overall, I'd shy away from "the arts", and simply go for "art" and "artistic expression". Keeps things more clear as to what's meant. And axe all the micromanagement of the art week contents.

Sierra Lyricalia wrote:"You'll want to be careful here, Ambassador. Clauses 2(a) and (b) render many, many things no longer artistic expression. If I draw, paint, whatever, depicting drug use, and it's credited with inspiring an increase in drug use, suddenly that drawing is no longer 'artistic expression' because regardless of your Clause 3, I've still inspired people to break the law. If I make a groundbreaking film that inspires an underground movement to oust a dictator in a WA member state, that film is not 'artistic expression.'"

"Of course, these things are arguably protected under GA Resolution #30, but if you're seeking to expand on that resolution, in its current state this doesn't."

Grays Harbor wrote:Why do we need to have narrow definitions of what "Art" is, anyhow? What may be art in my country, for example, might be considered a fish wrapper in another. I personally don't see the purpose in this other than to impose one persons opinion on what art is on the entire multiverse.

Araraukar wrote:OOC: I'll give you more detailed feedback tomorrow (aka after more than 2.5 hours of sleep per night), but all the subclauses in 5.a. should just die. That's the underpants micromanagement category. And the cutesy event names are just as cringe-worthy as they are in RL when events try to use them.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:

Araraukar wrote:OOC: I'll give you more detailed feedback tomorrow (aka after more than 2.5 hours of sleep per night), but all the subclauses in 5.a. should just die. That's the underpants micromanagement category. And the cutesy event names are just as cringe-worthy as they are in RL when events try to use them.

Regarding the cutesy names... I am aware of the cringe factor. I've got to find some way to give you all a bit of a giggle, right? I eagerly await your detailed feedback.
Also, goddamn, 2.5 hours? What are you doing to yourself?

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ASSERTS that free artistic expression contributes both to national culture and to a form of dialogue between a nation’s government and its people.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:5. ESTABLISHES the Artisan’s Trust Association, which shall:

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Organise and manage the annual Art-ravaganza events to celebrate artistic expression, including:

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:The ‘Power to the People’ parades, showcasing the political side of expression, and encouraging eventgoers to develop their oration skills.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Colour-pocalypse, a series of colourful activities in celebration of absolutely anything to do with artistic expression through ink, paint or colour in general.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:The Abstract, a massive display of wondrous crafts which neither fit, nor want to fit, into a category.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Design Day, a festival celebrating and showcasing handmade material craftwork.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Fashion Fest, a festival celebrating the creation and innovation of clothing and bodily craft.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Determine which member nation(s) will hold Art-ravaganza event(s) each year.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Oversee the transport of entries from around the world to the Art-ravaganza events.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Have its skilled members regularly visit education facilities of member nations and engage the students and teachers with workshops.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ENCOURAGES member nations which are not hosting Art-ravaganza events to organise and participate in smaller, localised events of a similar theme.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:URGES member nations to openly engage with the issues raised by their citizens via artistic expression, to promote good governance.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ADDITIONALLY URGES the governments of member nations to consider funding and promoting the job opportunities available to artists, particularly in politics and worldwide communication.

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote: Art-ravaganza, The ‘Power to the People’ parades, Colour-pocalypse.

Tinfect wrote:

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ASSERTS that free artistic expression contributes both to national culture and to a form of dialogue between a nation’s government and its people.

"I must admit, I fail to see how an artistic work can be considered a dialogue; a statement, perhaps, but certainly not a dialogue." Says Feren, brushing a mysterious coating of dust off his coat, "Unless, of course, one's Government makes a habit of producing works to counter those critical of it, at which point... I find that rather petty."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:5. ESTABLISHES the Artisan’s Trust Association, which shall:

"The Imperium finds the use of the term 'artisan' here questionable, the term generally applies to craftspeople rather than simple artists."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Organise and manage the annual Art-ravaganza events to celebrate artistic expression, including:

"An annual what? I apologize Ambassador, I believe there may be some form of difficulty with the translators; that is not a word."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:The ‘Power to the People’ parades, showcasing the political side of expression, and encouraging eventgoers to develop their oration skills.

"The Imperium certainly objects to the idea of the World Assembly sponsoring an annual protest."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Colour-pocalypse, a series of colourful activities in celebration of absolutely anything to do with artistic expression through ink, paint or colour in general.

"I- that doesn't mean anything. Is this intended to be named after a catastrophic event? In any case... The Imperium finds this clause quite vague, applying to any visual medium, including written forms and those works which display quite minimal color." Feren pauses briefly, "Is, that what is meant by 'Colour-pocalypse'? The annihilation of color?"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:The Abstract, a massive display of wondrous crafts which neither fit, nor want to fit, into a category.

"If it does not meet the qualifications of art within this legislation, why would it be displayed at the... event, mandated by it?"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Design Day, a festival celebrating and showcasing handmade material craftwork.

"What does this mean? Material Craftwork is... anything. Will the Imperium be allowed to display an Arcadia Battleship alongside a decorated chair?"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Fashion Fest, a festival celebrating the creation and innovation of clothing and bodily craft.

"Ambassador, 'fest', is not a word. Additionally the term 'bodily craft' seems... unfortunate."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Determine which member nation(s) will hold Art-ravaganza event(s) each year.

"There it is again! What does it mean?"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Oversee the transport of entries from around the world to the Art-ravaganza events.

"Which world?"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:Have its skilled members regularly visit education facilities of member nations and engage the students and teachers with workshops.

"Certainly not. The Imperium is much better able to manage its educational system without the interference of foreign personnel."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ENCOURAGES member nations which are not hosting Art-ravaganza events to organise and participate in smaller, localised events of a similar theme.

"Certainly not under that name!"

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:URGES member nations to openly engage with the issues raised by their citizens via artistic expression, to promote good governance.

"Meaning... what, exactly? This clause is simply incomprehensible."

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:ADDITIONALLY URGES the governments of member nations to consider funding and promoting the job opportunities available to artists, particularly in politics and worldwide communication.

"The Imperium will certainly not be raising up unqualified personnel to government positions, regardless of artistic merit.

In any case; this legislation is rather... lacking in quality, and comprehensibility. The Imperium will not support this legislation at this time, or, I believe, any further variations upon it."

Kenmoria wrote:"The "Asserts" "Aiming" and "Believing" clauses are missing a separating line break."

He Qixin 2 wrote:OOC: This is a literal masterpiece (pun unintended).

However, I still have one clarification.

Because artistic expressions are very broad and not limited to what you said, this proposal could be a duplication of two existing resolutions, namely World Assembly Resolution #30 Freedom of Expression and World Assembly Resolution #155 Freedom of the Press. Are you literally meaning "art" as in "ARTistic"?

If yes, you might want to add such a clause into your proposal.

Otherwise, it's all good. I believe you can submit this proposal soon!

The Anti-Social Socialists wrote:

He Qixin 2 wrote:
I'll hold off for maybe another week, in case more feedback comes in. Again, your support and feedback are greatly appreciated!

Separatist Peoples wrote:OOC: I would not listen to He Quixin's advice about submission. That player lacks the experience to know when submission is appropriate.