How can art institutions contribute to meaningful dialogue?
This week our Founder Baiqu Gonkar, joined Articheck on their webinar series ArtEvolve.
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How can we improve diversity and help drive positive social change?
It’s not just the art world dealing with these very same intrinsic issues right now. The same conversations are happening in other sectors so there’s lots to be learned from each other.
Make individuals feel empowered to make change. That could mean doing more and better research into artists from underrepresented communities, going to a wider range of exhibitions, and communicating with groups outside of what is (currently) considered mainstream.
Vote with your purse. Consumer spending power really counts and buying works from artists who are displaced or conflicted-affected, like those in the Art Represent collection, demonstrates there is a market for it.
Telling and re-telling stories. When you see works of art or discover an artist that moves you, tell people about it! Sharing stories helps us connect and highlight the commonalities we all share. Art institutions must also directly engage with the communities they’re trying to connect with, to get their point of view and value their experiences.