Today's Lesson
The Belly of the Whale: Surviving Art Market Hype and Reclaiming Independence
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Overview
How artists and curators can navigate art market hype, protect their practice, and reclaim creative and economic independence.
Requirements
Join via Zoom (link above). Optional: notebook, questions to share.
Announcement
Join the Zoom above for today's session. Questions? Reach out before or after class.
Program Outcome
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- curate exhibitions within a broader cultural and economic framework
- support artists in developing sustainable reputations and careers
- design community-based cultural initiatives
- contribute to the creation of institutions that preserve and elevate the artistic legacy of the Black diaspora
The ultimate goal of the program is to cultivate a new generation of curators and cultural leaders who can build systems that sustain artistic excellence, protect cultural heritage, and strengthen the economic foundations of diaspora art communities.