#art4equality

[untitledspaceny]

✨Join us tonight at 6:30pm for an Instagram Live artist talk featuring artist @ash_chew hosted by @indiracesarine ✨ Ashley Chew is a painter, model, activist & writer based in New York, NY. With a background in Fine Arts and career in Fashion, she connects with clients on and off the runway. In addition to painting, Chew’s skills include; instruction, murals, installations, dyes, leather goods, and silkscreening. Milk.xyz has previously named Chew “Artist of The Week”. In 2016, PATTERN Magazine listed her one of “The 26 To Watch Under 26”, and My Domaine listed her as one of “10 Uplifting Artists To Follow on Instagram.” Chew has completed Artist Residencies at Driftwood Studios in East London, South Africa, and The Madame Walker Theatre in Indianapolis, IN. Clients and Partnerships include: Tommy Hilfiger x Zendaya, Tommy Jeans, Coach, Nike Cultivator, Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” and “She’s Gotta Have It Too”, The North Face, Kipling, Topshop, Pharrell’s Billionaire Girls Club, Bumble Bizz, Dress For Success, L’Oreal, FCDA Nigeria, Midwest Fashion Week and more. Her artwork is currently featured in "Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness" public art series and group exhibition at The Untitled Space. #artisttalk #instagramlive #untitledspace #contemporaryart #art4equality #indiracesarine https://www.instagram.com/p/CGkknMaDx-T/?igshid=jeb4py8f626k

[fahrenhaute]

REPOST@untitledspaceny🤍We are thrilled to have a number of stunning paintings by artist @fahrenhaute in our @art4equality x @paddle8 benefit auction - not only do works open for bidding at 50% off, the are all beautifully framed. We also have a limited edition print available as a special offer for the auction, so if you are on a budget there is something for all her fans! Don’t delay - the benefit auction is only for a few more days! 💥 ⚡️⚡️⚡️View now on @paddle8 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality ⚡️⚡️⚡️Bidding closes Feb 11th at 5pm EST #art4equality #untitledspace #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #artauction #femalegaze #painting #watercolor #feminism #friendsoffeminism #equality #equalityforall #paddle8 #fahrenfeingold (at Paddle8) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8R7ds5lPhp/?igshid=57yaxyzzy65j

[laurenrinaldi]

The @art4equality @paddle8 auction is live today at 12pm EST! ✨Sales will raise funds towards Art4Equality’s mission to create more opportunities for female artists and gender equality focused projects. 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality (clickable can be found through the link in my bio) Pictured: NSFW 4, ballpoint pen on paper 📷 reference: @120ish #art4equality #untitledspace #tinamariaelena #femaleartist #watercolor #indiracesarine #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #femaleempowerment #femalegaze #womeninart #feminist #friendsoffeminism (at The Untitled Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/B78oHBeDEjW/?igshid=az6zxev5rfxg

[theuntitledmagazine]

New York’s art and culture scene came out on January 23, 2020 to celebrate at The Untitled Space for a cocktail reception in support of @Art4Equality‘s benefit exhibition and inaugural art auction presented in collaboration with online auction house @Paddle8. The art auction launched with a preview on January 23rd and will be live for bidding from January 30 – February 11, 2020. The Art4Equality x Paddle8 Benefit Auction features more than 200 artworks by over 60 artists raising funds for the initiative presenting gender equality themed exhibitions and public art. @UntitledSpaceNY is exhibiting throughout the month of January a revolving selection of works by artists featured in the auction, including a special selection of works available exclusively via the gallery. Guests at the event were able to preview the auction as well as enjoy art on the walls by artists including @reishaperlmutter, @hiba_schahbaz, @fahrenhaute, @graupepillard, @sarahmapleart, @rebecca_leveille_guay, @tinamariaelena, @annikaconnor, @katyazvereva, @lynn_bianchi, @rachelmarksart , @jessicasorentang, @camillamariedahlas well as artist and founder @indiracesarine among many others. ⚡️ View more photos from the reception on The Untitled Magazine✨ http://untitled-magazine.com/art4equality-launches-inaugural-benefit-art-auction-with-reception-at-the-untitled-space/ 📸 Photos by @tkleophoto #art4equality #untitledspace #indiracesarine #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #femaleempowerment #femalegaze #womeninart #feminist #friendsoffeminism #theuntitledmagazine (at The Untitled Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yz8nsnoHj/?igshid=1kvzufse2qbcn

[valeriecarmetstudio]

#Repost @untitledspaceny with @get_repost ・・・ 💥“Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness”Exhibition Publication 
Now available on 
AMAZON 💥

Softcover Edition 100 Pages   The Untitled Space is pleased to announce the official exhibition publication for "Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Happiness," public art series and group exhibition featuring works by over 50 contemporary artists presented in collaboration with @SaveArtSpace and @Art4Equality is now available for purchase on Amazon. The two-part exhibition featured an empowering public art series of 10 billboards (presented by SaveArtSpace) along with a gallery exhibition presented by The Untitled Space of artworks in a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Art4Equality-Life-Liberty-Pursuit-Happiness/dp/B08NDT5J7R/ Featuring artists: ARTISTS @therubinstein @alisonstinely #alysiadavis @ann.lew.is @annebarlinckhoff @annikaconnor @pineappleswithpurpose @ash_chew @buketsavci @cabellmolinaart @cocodolle @redbakedcookies #danalvarado #danielarosaguilar #daniellesiegelbaum #daryldaniels @davidsiever @dessiejackson @devynitywray #dianazipeto @dollyfaibyshev @p1nhole @graffitiegypt @fahrenhaute @faustinebadrichani.art @geoffreystein #hanazhang #indiracesarine @artgirlsy @jaredfresch @chromaj @joeltretin @jaurelionyc @karenbystedt @katyazvereva @kimchimccarty @leahschrager #lindafriedmanschmidt @lolajiblazee @lynn_bianchi @meglionelmurphy @michelepred @osaze_akil @pantehart @paolojmorales @little_troublemaker @rachelvandernacht @birdbirdbirdbirdbird @robinjtewes @theartist_rag @rosemarymezadesplas @sarupasidaarth @travisrueckert @the.girl.with.the.brushes @valeriecarmet_studio @the.vaughan.show #untitledspace #groupshow #art4equality #saveartspace #equalitynow https://www.instagram.com/p/CHu8wLrAWxU/?igshid=1bq1olt3gh61v

[elsamariekeefe]

Only a few hours left to bid on the @art4equality x @paddle8 benefit auction presented by @untitledspaceny which features over 200 artworks by more than 60 artists (including myself) coming together to raise funds for Art4Equality’s gender equality focused exhibitions and special projects. Help make gender inequality in the arts a thing of the past and support with the purchase of an artwork - most open for bidding at 50% value! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ View now on @paddle8 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Bidding Closes TODAY at 5pm EST Give the gift of Art this Valentine’s Day! Or just buy it because you love it! ⚡️ Support living artists!  #art4equality #untitledspace #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #artauction #painting #watercolor #sculpture #drawing #photography #feminism #friendsoffeminism #equality #equalityforall #paddle8  Link also on website homepage - link in profile. (at Chelsea, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cv62vhVf9/?igshid=s0r0d2kuzi1i

[paddle8]

Only 5 hours left to bid on this work by Tina Maria Elena Bak in our Art4Equality auction! CLICK HERE TO BID! https://paddle8.com/work/tina-maria-elena-bak/186508-kiss-me-no-16/

[stephenmead]

”From Stardust we are here to Pursue Equally Shared heaven on Earth”

Art piece which was rejected by  “Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” public art series and group exhibition at The Untitled Space with SaveArtSpace. billboard contest.  Oh well, they get a ton of entries so choosing must be hell and I still get to share the work here.

[nyfacurrent]

Monday Motivation | Hiring? Add a Salary Range

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation!

Tip of the week

Based on a LinkedIn Study, job seekers first look for the compensation package and then qualifications after a job title has caught their eye. Therefore, a critical piece of information is missing for job seekers when the salary range is not included. They use the salary range and qualifications to assess if they are right for the job before ever applying. Including a salary range will help attract more of the right candidates.

This week’s highlighted jobs:

Creative Forces Community Engagement Metrics and Evaluation Manager Americans for the Arts Washington, DC

Studio Manager, Technology and Applied Composition San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA

Lead Metal Fabricator Pacific Studio Tucson, AZ

Mana Fine Arts Art Handler and Driver Mana Fine Arts Jersey City, NJ

Director of Curatorial Affairs Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Oklahoma City, OK

This week’s highlighted opportunities:

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Seeks Winter Public Art Installation Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Grand Rapids, MI

Open Call: Public Art Billboard Series + Exhibition SaveArtSpace + The Untitled Space + Art4Equality New York, NY

I Like Your Work Fall Open Call Juried By Pennylane Shen I Like Your Work Columbus, OH

New Fellowship Opportunities in Caribbean Art and Critical Race Theory Clark Art Institute Williamstown, MA

- Mary-kate Grohoski, Sales Manager

Find more jobs and opportunities on NYFA Classifieds.

This post is part of a regular blog series, NYFA Creative Careers. Let us know what careers you’d like to learn more about by visiting us on Twitter: @nyfacurrent and using the hashtag #NYFAClassifieds.

Image: Sasha Wortzel (Fellow in Video/Film ’18), Happy Birthday, Marsha, 2017, HD Video

[untitledspaceny]

‼️Only a few hours ⏱ left to bid on the @art4equality x @paddle8 benefit auction presented by @untitledspaceny which features over 200 artworks by more than 60 artists coming together to raise funds for Art4Equality’s gender equality focused exhibitions and special projects. Help make gender inequality in the arts a thing of the past and support with the purchase of an artwork - most open for bidding at 50% value! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ View now on @paddle8 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Bidding Closes TODAY at 5pm EST Give the gift of Art this Valentine’s Day! 💝 Or just buy it because you love it! ⚡️ Support living artists! Featured artists include: @alexjanero @therubinstein, @alliefullerart, @allisonhilledgarart, @annacone, @annasampson__ , @annebarlinckhoff, @annikaconnor, @buketsavci, @cabellmolinaart, @camillamariedahl, @caralien, @mother.pop, @dafnasteinbergart, @daniellesiegelbaum, @daravandor, @dollyfaibyshev, @dom_vitali, @auzit, @elisavalentistudio , @ellenstagg, @elsamariekeefe, @fahrenhaute, @graupepillard, @hiba_schahbaz , @indiracesarine, @ismael.guerrier.art, @jessicasorentang, @jpolstra, @karenbystedt x Brad Branson, Kat Toronto aka @missmeatface, @katiecommodore, @ittems, @katyazvereva, @kayadeckelbaum, @laurinaldi, @leahschrager, @lindseyguilestudio, @lisalevyartwork, @loganwhitephoto , @lynn_bianchi, Mairi-Luise Tabbakh, @marcelodaldoce, @meeganbarnes, @michael_liani @natashawrightstudio, @nicholawola, #PeterBeard, @rachelmarksart, @rebecca_leveille_guay, @reishaperlmutter, @robinjtewes, @sarahmapleart, Sarah Weber, @savannahspirit.artist, @sebastienperi, @shainacraft, @shamstoked, @shoheikondo, @stephanie.hanes, @taralewisstudio, @tinamariaelena, @trinamerryart, and @vicselbach ✨✨✨ #art4equality #untitledspace #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #artauction #painting #watercolor #sculpture #drawing #photography #feminism #friendsoffeminism #equality #equalityforall #paddle8 (at Paddle8) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cAVOOhHez/?igshid=1b1iaam3lra6d

[fahrenhaute]

EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SEVERAL PAINTINGS AVAILABLE FOR BIDDING WITH @art4equality CHARITY AUCTION ON @paddle8 ✨Select number of original framed works at a very special price in support of the benefit - each painting will raise funds towards Art4Equality’s mission to create more opportunities for female artists and gender equality focused projects. Sales start today at 12pm EST 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality #art4equality #untitledspace #fahrenfeingold #femaleartist #watercolor #indiracesarine #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #femaleempowerment #femalegaze #womeninart #feminist #friendsoffeminism (at Paddle8) https://www.instagram.com/p/B78_2ZiFO3R/?igshid=s8oruibzzde0

[laurenrinaldi]

💛🌸 About a week left to bid 🌸💛 https://paddle8.com/artist/lauren-rinaldi #Repost @untitledspaceny ・・・ Now live for bidding! ✨Take home an artwork at an amazing price and support a great cause! The @art4equality x @paddle8 benefit auction presented by @untitledspaceny features over 200 artworks by more than 60 artists coming together to raise funds for Art4Equality’s future programming and gender equality focused projects. Works open for bidding at 50% value! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ View now on @paddle8 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏿 https://paddle8.com/auction/art4equality ⚡️⚡️⚡️ A huge thank you to all the participating artists who are supporting the mission of Art4Equality! 💥 Featured artists include: #AlexJanero, @therubinstein, @alliefullerart, @allisonhilledgarart, @annacone, @annasampson__ , @annebarlinckhoff, @annikaconnor, @buketsavci, @cabellmolinaart, @camillamariedahl, @caralien, @mother.pop, Dafna Steinberg, Danielle Siegelbaum, @daravandor, @dollyfaibyshev, @dom_vitali, @auzit, @elisavalentistudio , @ellenstagg, @elsamariekeefe, @fahrenhaute, @graupepillard, @hiba_schahbaz , @indiracesarine, @ismael.guerrier.art, @jessicasorentang, Judy Polstra, @karenbystedt x Brad Branson, Kat Toronto aka @missmeatface, @katiecommodore, @ittems, @katyazvereva, @kayadeckelbaum, @laurinaldi, @leahschrager, @lindseyguilestudio, @lisalevyartwork, @loganwhitephoto , @lynn_bianchi, Mairi-Luise Tabbakh, @marcelodaldoce, @meeganbarnes, Michael Liani, @natashawrightstudio, @nicholawola, Peter Beard, @rachelmarksart, @rebecca_leveille_guay, @reishaperlmutter, Robin Tewes, @sarahmapleart, Sarah Weber, @savannahspirit.artist, @sebastienperi, Shaina Craft, Shamona Stokes, Shohei Kondo, Stephanie Hanes, @taralewisstudio, @tinamariaelena, @trinamerry, and @vicselbach ✨✨✨ #art4equality #untitledspace #benefitshow #benefitauction #genderequality #supportequality #artforsale #artauction #femaleempowerment #femalegaze #painting #watercolor #sculpture #drawing #photography #feminism #friendsoffeminism #equality #equalityforall #paddle8 https://www.instagram.com/p/B8GxBtLDkPQ/?igshid=148y81315b9o8

[theuntitledmagazine]

💥📸💥View photos from the opening reception of “Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” ✨✨✨ On September 26th, The Untitled Space @untitledspaceny gallery in Tribeca, NY celebrated the opening of group exhibition and public art series “Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” presented in collaboration with @SaveArtSpace and @Art4Equality. The two-part exhibit, which features over 50 artists, is the first new exhibition presented by the gallery since the COVID closures. The reception for the group show was presented as an all day long affair, from 1pm – 8pm, with The Untitled Space founder, artist @IndiraCesarine, as well as many of the exhibiting artists in attendance including @Ash_Chew, @osaze_akil, @LeahSchrager, @therubinstein, @AnnikaConnor, @CocoDolle, D’nae Harrison @redbakedcookies, @kimchimccarty @rachelvandernacht, @TravisRueckert, and Tslil Tsemet @the.girl.with.the.brushes, among many others. The energy was uplifting as mask-wearing guests enjoyed the return to in-person exhibitions and celebrated the gallery’s 1st exhibition featuring not only a gallery show but also public art series, with 10 of the artworks featured on billboards throughout New York City. View more photos of the event by @mikhailtorich online! https://untitled-magazine.com/art4equality-x-life-liberty-the-pursuit-of-happiness-exhibit-opens-at-the-untitled-space/ #art4equality #saveartspace #untitledspaceny #contemporaryart #publicart #billboardart #nyart #tribecaart #activistart #painting #photography #sculpture #galleryexhibit #exhibitopening #indiracesarine #theuntitledmagazine #linkinbio (at The Untitled Space) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxhayLn7kT/?igshid=1nsvsk9oiqh14

[valeriecarmetstudio]

Last day tomorrow to go and see this amazing exhibit right after going to VOTE #Repost @untitledspaceny with @get_repost ・・・ 💥 Tuesday November 3rd! 💥 1st make sure to VOTE 💥 2nd Join us for the closing of “Art4Equality x Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Happiness” Group Show & Public Art Series Curated by @IndiraCesarine Presented by The Untitled Space in Collaboration with @SaveArtSpace and @Art4Equality 💥CLOSING November 3, 2020‬ We will be open from 12pm - 7pm for those of you that want a bit of inspiration on Election Day! Stop by for a glass of wine 🍷 THE UNTITLED SPACE ‪45 Lispenard Street 💥ARTISTS @therubinstein @alisonstinely #alysiadavis @ann.lew.is @annebarlinckhoff @annikaconnor @pineappleswithpurpose @ash_chew @buketsavci @cabellmolinaart @cocodolle @redbakedcookies #danalvarado #danielarosaguilar #daniellesiegelbaum #daryldaniels @davidsiever @dessiejackson @devynitywray #dianazipeto @dollyfaibyshev @p1nhole @graffitiegypt @fahrenhaute @faustinebadrichani.art @geoffreystein #hanazhang #indiracesarine @artgirlsy @jaredfresch @chromaj @joeltretin @jaurelionyc @karenbystedt @katyazvereva @kimchimccarty @leahschrager #lindafriedmanschmidt @lolajiblazee @lynn_bianchi @meglionelmurphy @michelepred @osaze_akil @pantehart @paolojmorales @little_troublemaker @rachelvandernacht @birdbirdbirdbirdbird @robinjtewes @theartist_rag @rosemarymezadesplas @sarupasidaarth @travisrueckert @the.girl.with.the.brushes @valeriecarmet_studio @the.vaughan.show 
💥 Exhibit Website  http://untitled-space.com/art4equality-x-life-liberty-the-pursuit-of-happiness #art4equality #saveartspace #untitledspaceny #equalitynow #vote #closingday https://www.instagram.com/p/CHHJ-CmgMlH/?igshid=1mqz7hwbb71ux

[alliefullerart]

Only one day left to bid on some great work, including my painting “Sit Like a Lady”, in the @art4equality X @paddle8 auction presented by @untitledspaceny. Bidding closes on Feb. 11th at 5 pm EST. *link below and in bio* • https://ift.tt/2uDgjvU • #paddle8 #artauction #onlineauction #untitledspaceny #alliefullerart #art4equality #onedayleft

[creativinn]

Art Exhibition & Auction Raising Money To Advance Gender Equality & The Female Gaze In The Arts - GirlTalkHQ

Reisha Perlmutter, “Trillium” Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

You have heard it many times, from numerous sources (including us!) – women today are dramatically underrepresented in the art world – including in museums, galleries, auction houses and public art. Things have hardly shifted in the last few decades and the statistics are pretty shocking. Anyone who actually reads the reports that have been published would agree something must be done, because if the female gaze and female artists are largely invisible in the art world, what does that say about the creative arts and who they cater to, not to mention the kinds of messages that are put out in the world absent of female voices?

A new exhibition and auction event curated by a non-profit, founded by an artist and gallery owner in New York City, is looking to change the status quo by amplifying the work of female artists.

Art4Equality was founded by artist and curator Indira Cesarine, founder of The Untitled Space. Since launching gallery in 2015, she has curated over 35 feminist themed exhibitions and has exhibited artwork by more than 300 female artists. In other words, she is creating the change she wants to see. Indira launched Art4Equality in order to create more opportunities for female artists including large scale national and international exhibitions, high profile art fairs and public art that can have a greater impact on gender equality in the arts, impact social change, and make a difference for future generations of women.

“Frida” Neon Portrait of Frida Khalo by Indira Cesarine featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

“Harriet” Neon Portrait of Harriet Tubman by Indira Cesarine featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

“I Believe in Free Love (Victoria Woodhull)” Neon Portrait of Victoria Woodhull, first woman to run for president of the United States, by Indira Cesarine featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

To understand why an initiative like this is relevant and important today, take a look at some of the stats around women and the art industry. The facts are clear – even in 2020, women are dramatically underrepresented in museums, galleries, auction houses and public art. These have been published in a variety of credible sources below (ranging from reports by National Endowment of The Arts to the New York Times among many others):

There are 2,500,000 professional artists in the US, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

50% of MFA graduates are women, according to Artnet News. More than 46% of total visual artists are female according to 2019 Report by National Endowment of The Arts.

Women on average earn 74¢ for every dollar made by male artists according to National Endowment of The Arts.

In the last decade, only 11% of art by female artists was acquired by top museums in the US for their permanent collections. 29,247 works by female artists were acquired by 26 top museums in the United States, chosen from 260,470 total works. (NY Times)

Elisa Garcia de la Huerta, “Queenhannasus, Poem for Patriarchy” Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

Artist Anne Barlinckhoff “True Love” Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

Women artists represent only 13% of artwork featured in museums and galleries. Out of over 10,000 artists in the permanent collections of 18 prominent art museums in the U.S., 87% are male (Public Library of Science). 13.7% of living female artists are represented by galleries in Europe and North America. (Artnet News)

27% of solo exhibitions in the US at major institutions are devoted to women artists compared to 73% male – out of 590 major exhibitions by nearly 70 institutions reviewed. In another study of 820,000 exhibitions across the public and commercial (gallery) sectors in 2018, only one third are by female artists. (The Art Newspaper)

Leah Schrager “The Season Of Censors” Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January – February 2020

2% of artworks by women were sold at auction between 2008 – 2019. More than $196.6 billion has been spent on art at auction during this time frame, and only $4 billion was spent on art made by women (Artnet News).

5 of the 150 statues in the New York City outdoor public spaces honor women. City Hall has recently confirmed (in March 2019) that an additional 4 to be installed bringing the total to 6% female (New York Times).

2 works by women have ever broken into the top 100 auction sales for paintings, despite women being the subject matter for approximately half of the top 25. (Artsy, Art Market 2019 Report)

Tara Lewis “HA HA HA” Artwork featured in Art4Equality Benefit Exhibition + Paddle8 Auction presented by The Untitled Space, January – February

The Art4Equality x Paddle8 Benefit Auction will feature over 200 artworks by over 60 artists including Reisha Perlmutter, Hiba Schahbaz, Fahren Feingold, Indira Cesarine, Karen Bystedt, Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Sarah Maple, Rebecca Leveille, Tara Lewis, Tina Maria Elena Bak, Lynn Bianchi, Leah Schrager, Katie Commodore, Annika Connor, Alexandra Rubinstein, Trina Merry, Victoria Selbach, and Peter Beard, among many others.

The exhibition will run from January 30 – February 11, 2020, and you can find out more information about the artists and the auction HERE.

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You have heard it many times, from numerous sources (including us!) – women today are dramatically underrepresented in the art world – including in museums, galleries, auction houses and public art. Things have hardly shifted in the last few decades and the statistics are pretty shocking. Anyone who actually reads the reports that have been published would agree something must be done, because if the female gaze and female artists are largely invisible in the art world, what does that say about the creative arts and who they cater to, not to mention the kinds of messages that are put out in the world absent of female voices?

A new exhibition and auction event curated by a non-profit, founded by an artist and gallery owner in New York City, is looking to change the status quo by amplifying the work of female artists.

Art4Equality was founded by artist and curator Indira Cesarine, founder of The Untitled Space. Since launching gallery in 2015, she has curated over 35 feminist themed exhibitions and has exhibited artwork by more than 300 female artists. In other words, she is creating the change she wants to see. Indira launched Art4Equality in order to create more opportunities for female artists including large scale national and international exhibitions, high profile art fairs and public art that can have a greater impact on gender equality in the arts, impact social change, and make a difference for future generations of women.

To understand why an initiative like this is relevant and important today, take a look at some of the stats around women and the art industry. The facts are clear – even in 2020, women are dramatically underrepresented in museums, galleries, auction houses and public art. These have been published in a variety of credible sources below (ranging from reports by National Endowment of The Arts to the New York Times among many others):

The Art4Equality x Paddle8 Benefit Auction will feature over 200 artworks by over 60 artists including Reisha Perlmutter, Hiba Schahbaz, Fahren Feingold, Indira Cesarine, Karen Bystedt, Kat Toronto aka Miss Meatface, Grace Graupe-Pillard, Sarah Maple, Rebecca Leveille, Tara Lewis, Tina Maria Elena Bak, Lynn Bianchi, Leah Schrager, Katie Commodore, Annika Connor, Alexandra Rubinstein, Trina Merry, Victoria Selbach, and Peter Beard, among many others.

The exhibition will run from January 30 – February 11, 2020, and you can find out more information about the artists and the auction HERE.

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