COVID -19 ART PROJECT : AN ART INCUBATOR INITIATIVE

Art Incubator announces the COVID-19 Art Project.

The COVID-19 Art Project supports artists during this difficult period, providing an opportunity for collectors and supporters to acquire works at a fixed price of $950, with all proceeds going directly to the artists.

Participating artists include: Alice Couttoupes, David Griggs, Eunjoo Jang, Izabela Pluta, Kate Mitchell, Mason Kimber, Matthew Bromhead, Nadia Odlum, Phil James, Seth Birchall, Stevie Fieldsend, Tim Silver, Victoria Hempstead and William Cooke.

Art Incubator has announced the COVID-19 Art Project, a platform for the sale of artists’ works for a fixed price of $950 with all proceeds going directly to the artists. The aim of the project is to support artists financially and provide opportunities for collectors and other supporters of the arts to acquire contemporary art. Art Incubator has invited all past and present Art Incubator grant recipients and resident artists of Shirlow St Studios to participate. Up to five works will be available from each artist. 
Art Incubator was established in 2014 by Teresa and Andre Biet as a support program for emerging Australian artists.  Art Incubator not only provides a financial grant to selected emerging artists but also arranges a solo exhibition in an established gallery and provides mentoring in best professional practice.  In 2019 Art Incubator established Shirlow Street Studios, a creative hub in Marrickville which provides subsidised studios for 8 artists.

COVID-19 has created a climate of financial uncertainty for the arts and artists. In a time of reduced resources and many job losses in the arts sector, COVID-19 Art Project supports artists by providing them a platform to connect with art collectors and directing all profits to the artists. The COVID-19 Art Project is an innovative contribution to the survival of the arts beyond this time of crisis.

The catalogue of artworks in the COVID-19 Art Project will be released on the 13th of May 2020 at 10am via the Art Incubator Newsletter. To sign up to the newsletter follow this link: http://eepurl.com/gKrZ4L.  Works will then be available to purchase until 3 June at 6pm.

Art Incubator founder Teresa Biet has said:

“The COVID-19 Art Project shows artists that we value their creativity and place in society and that as a community we will not let them down.”