If you missed our latest event about artist led models, Sustain & Grow which was held in partnership with Visual Artists Ireland, don’t worry our Arts Programme Manager Holly has got a rundown of all the highlights in our latest blog.
Artist led models play a critical role not only for the artistic development of collectives and individuals, but also for shaping cultural landscapes and the places they inhabit. Typically, these spaces and their governance models don’t fit ‘the norm’, so many of these crucial spaces do not get the same levels of investment from various funding streams, which will allow them to grow and gain the recognition of their role and importance in the wider sector and cultural landscape.
Through conversations with Brian Kielt at Visual Artists Ireland | the representative body for visual artists (VAI) about their work in this space, and others within the sector, it seemed that the need to discuss the uniqueness of these models, their legacy, challenges and what can be done to support and showcase the various structures and their place within the sector.
The event Sustain and Grow – Artist Led Models was conceptualised, to allow attendees, co-directors, artists and volunteers an opportunity to connect with others, learn from alternative models and provide a critical dialogue around all aspects of ‘Artist Led Models.’
