Our purpose.
To create an open, diverse, and inclusive contemporary art world.
In 2020, founding partners, Arts Project Australia, Slominski Projects, and Jennifer Lauren Gallery, identified a need for more inclusive programming and access in the contemporary arts for neurodivergent, learning or intellectually disabled artists to be seen, heard, and participate. As a result, they formed Art et al. – an international platform that mainly connects artists from supported studios with international peers, arts professionals, and audiences.
Art et al is now led by Slominski Projects, Jennifer Lauren Gallery and Jump Left. Its grant-funded global collaborations and partnerships result in commissioned critical writing, new artwork, exhibitions, and original multi-media content.
To-date the initiative has operated through arts funding from Creative Australia (formerly Australia Council for the Arts), DFAT through their Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP), British Council AU/UK Season 2021-22, British Council International Collaboration Grants and Connections Through Culture Grants, and the Aesop Foundation.
There is a frequently asked questions page that provides more information on some words and text that may not be so familiar to everyone worldwide.
British Deaf artist Rebecca Vaughan explaining the Art et al. platform
Values.
relevant curated programming to reflect the diverse values and issues explored by all artists
inclusive featuring artists and art professionals who do and don’t self-identify with a disability
respectful reflecting cultural traditions and how individuals choose to be presented and self-identify
accessible presenting content that can be understood by different audiences and needs
collaborative encouraging meaningful cultural exchanges, professional development and partnerships
innovative aspirational, progressive and entrepreneurial in our thinking and with content produced resulting in sector recognition and change
Audience.
contemporary art professionals including gallerists, writers, curators, and programmers
artists from around the world from emerging to established
art patrons including new and known who support contemporary art practice
art studios including supported, independent, and artist-run initiatives
policymakers and funders intent on fostering social and cultural change
creative entities including publishers, institutions, collections, and residency programs
British Deaf artist Rebecca Vaughan continuing with her explanation of the Art et al. platform