Fora Arts Collective is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community for artists and creators.
Our mission…
Fora Arts’ mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive community for artists and creators, promoting connections and collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
We aim to challenge the competitive and exclusive nature of the art world by providing accessible opportunities and resources for personal artistic development. By prioritizing inclusivity and mutual support, we strive to redefine success in the arts as a collective endeavor, aligning with the spirit of art as a form of resistance and counterculture.
Fora Arts Collective, based in New York City, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community for artists and creators. We prioritize "connection" and "building a community" within the diverse New York art scene, serving two main purposes:
Networking: By bringing together artists of various backgrounds, including different identities, educational levels, and access to opportunities, we aim to help advance careers and open doors to new opportunities.
Personal Artistic Development: Connecting artists with diverse mediums and ideas allows them to develop their personal work and potentially collaborate on future projects.
Fora Arts Collective actively challenges the competitive and exclusive nature of the art world by promoting a supportive and genuine community. We reject the idea that success can only be achieved through ruthless competition and instead emphasize the value of artists supporting one another.
Key principles of include accessibility and inclusivity in the arts. We aim to achieve this through initiatives like pop-up shows, which bring together artists from various backgrounds and remove participation fees, ensuring that artists of different identities and skill levels can participate. Fora also serves as a professional resource hub for their artists, offering workshops and networking opportunities to help further their artistic careers.