A panel discussion, hosted by nomadic artist-led space Shipment, on developing sustainable business models for artist-led spaces
Artist-led spaces provide vital access to London’s art world. Both the artists who run them and those they exhibit benefit, often in larger institutions. But regular public funding is scarce, with many more spaces than funding could support and intense competition. Stability for artist-led spaces today demands inventive approaches to bringing in money from new sources.
Held in April 2019, this panel discussion was chaired by Artquest. It brought together new and established artist-led spaces to think about the financial pressures of artist-led spaces. It asked whether the changing economic context of London could bring new ethical opportunities to sustainability. How can money be brought in from outside of the usual arts funding streams, and what strings are attached?
The panel consisted of Daniel Kelley of DKUK, Jennifer Lewandowski of French Riviera, and Roland Fischer of SET.