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How to support the arts from your couch
For all of us these are uncertain times. Artists as freelancers are in a particularly precarious position. So if you have the convenience of working from home and are sitting comfortably, here are some ways to help artists without leaving your couch.
1. Follow them on social networks.
Your followers and likes on Instagram and Facebook create exposure that helps artists gain influence and notoriety.
Great Bird (Apres Modigliani)Lilac Madar exhibitor at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
2. Buy their artwork
Saatchi Art provides the largest online global platform for artists to share and sell their work. Whether it’s a large painting or small print, buying an artist’s work is one of the best ways to support them.
ramatgan 1960 by Angus Vasili an exhibitor at The Other Art Fair London
3. Share the art you already have
If you already have a favorite artist’s work, tag them in a photo that looks great in your home. Show your friends how fabulous this artist’s painting looks in your bedroom!
tamarama swell by Martine Vanderspuy, exhibitor at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
4. Share art with your friends and family!
Do you know that your cousin from Edinburgh loves to embroider? Send them the wonderful embroiderer you just discovered.
The falls, drenched in sunHan Cao exhibitor at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
5. Tell them you’re a fan
It may not pay the bills, but telling an artist you’re a fan of their work is an easy way to brighten someone’s day.
this is fucking amazingLene Bladbjerg exhibitor at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
6. Donate
There are many amazing arts organizations and grant schemes helping artists in the wake of Covid-19. Many artists have also established GoFundMe Pages to raise money.
The Other Art Fair is 110% dedicated to supporting our artists. We have been hard at work planning how we can help support our artists and keep our fair community inspired during this time. We are looking forward to introducing you to these exciting new projects and initiatives in the coming weeks. Stay tuned, there’s a lot more to come here, from us and our artists!
