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Fankeenna https://lnkd.in/gciAyMnx Fankeenna was established to combat the need for more creative spaces and support in Hargeisa, Somaliland. With no galleries, cinemas, or art schools, the mission is to make art and creativity accessible and celebrated. It provides facilities for artists to showcase their work and develop their skills through workshops, mentoring, and funding. Fankeenna aims to enhance the creative economy and inspire positive change by empowering young audiences and fostering social dialogue. #AlwaysThink4Yourself

Fankeenna https://lnkd.in/gUMmmAa8 Fankeenna was established to combat the need for more creative spaces and support in Hargeisa, Somaliland. With no galleries, cinemas, or art schools, the mission is to make art and creativity accessible and celebrated. It provides facilities for artists to showcase their work and develop their skills through workshops, mentoring, and funding. Fankeenna aims to enhance the creative economy and inspire positive change by empowering young audiences and fostering social dialogue. #AlwaysThink4Yourself

🏛️ Advocating for Better Practices in Art Institutions 🏛️ Cultural institutions don’t always treat artists fairly. This clip from our latest episode highlights the importance of holding these organizations accountable to create a better future for everyone in the art world. 🎧 Hear more in episode 24: https://lnkd.in/g4hKh-p7 #ArtistsRights #CulturalInstitutions #ArtAdvocacy #ArtPodcast

Supporting local artists isn’t just beneficial for your community; it can also be a savvy investment opportunity! 🌟 Local artists bring unique perspectives that resonate with regional history, culture, and social issues. By investing in their work early, collectors have the chance to foster talent that may gain national or international recognition in the future. Moreover, local artists are often more accessible for commissioned works or collaborations, providing a personal connection that larger artists might not offer. Engaging with your local art scene allows for richer experiences and relationships. Art advisors with knowledge of the local landscape can connect you with the right talent, enabling you to build a collection that is both meaningful and potentially lucrative. Supporting local artists is a win-win for both collectors and the community! #SupportLocalArtists #ArtInvestment #LocalArtScene #ArtAdvisory #CulturalInvestment

A fabulous art installation and concept (in the brilliant MONA), illuminating a pressing current conundrum. Can contemporary exclusion address (and meaningfully illuminate) past inequality without perpetuating further undue discrimination? You could say yes, it’s a temporary fix to balance the scales. Or you could argue it’s just more of the same old problem, in a new package. Maybe the sweet spot? A little exclusion, done right, and with an expiration date. Meanwhile, Mona - Museum of Old and New Art gets more (and deserved) attention. A fabulous place to go. (And while you're in Hobart, just take the time and go over to Bruny Island, sit down at Get Shucked, and have the freshest and best oysters you'll eat in your life.) #equalityforall #ethicalquestions #artandjustice #balancingthepast #socialjusticeconversation #thoughtfuldiscourse #inclusionmatters #openhearteddebate #artwithmeaning #genderequality https://lnkd.in/etkqMkki

Writing in today's Arts Professional about the work of Freedom in the Arts; "If artists are silenced, we risk losing a generation of talent, as well as deterring new, unique voices from joining the profession. We must avoid realising a conformist arts sector, where beliefs may be policed by colleagues or bureaucracies. To reflect the breadth of artistic talent in the UK, FITA aims to a support the arts to properly commit to artistic freedom with the mechanisms and confidence to actively protect it." "We need to nurture excellence, which takes time and effort, and look for more than just the Instagram slogan of the week. We can respect our artistic history while responding to the present. Finally, could we please stop posturing, stop pretending, stop being empathic and earnest and try instead to embody values of discipline, integrity and impartiality. "Instead of safe spaces, let us now have brave spaces." https://lnkd.in/eb5jtyZM

Reposting this very helpful article!

New government, new cultural policy direction? ArtWorks Alliance are advocating for participatory, community arts to be properly valued and and supported. Cultural democracy must sit at the heart of any democracy. We know that this work can be transformative - in schools, in healthcare settings, in community centres, prisons, care homes and pretty much any place where people gather. But it needs consistent investment, strategic support and proper recognition that have been lacking so much in recent years. If you want our sector to have more of a voice, now’s a great time to join the conversation and possibly even join AWA as a member. https://lnkd.in/eJ8TZfd9

In my latest article, I explore how colonial history, including the potlatch ban, impacted Sḵwx̱wú7mesh art. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh artist James Harry shares how these events shaped the artistic styles in his community. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gnyHb_pN #IndigenousArt #Squamish #Community #Art #Indigenousjournalism #localjournalism #journalism

Did you know that? The collaboration and exchange of ideas within artistic communities fuel innovation and creativity, driving cultural enrichment and societal progress. See the first comment to order your book now! #drjimraughton #hopefornewport #artandculture #transformationjourney #inspiringstories #communityresilience #legacyofart #artistsofhope