Art the Rich

What does it mean to make art at a time when govt, media, industry, the platforms we use to connect, and even mainstream art institutions, are dominated by the very rich?  Old Walls Gallery invites artists to explore these questions in our upcoming show Art the Rich:

• Who are these billionaires and their allies?
• How did they get so rich?
• Why do they control so much of our experience?
• What are the consequences?
• What can we do about it?

As artists we must RISE UP to challenge the takeover of culture by the very rich, use our creativity against oligarchy and our artistic processes to IMAGINE a better future!

Old Walls Gallery is a fully independent gallery, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is not bound by donors, boards, deliverables, or landlords.  Our space is the place to ask hard questions and find radical creative answers.

All artists are welcome to apply, art of any media will be considered.

Call deadline: April 18th
Artists notified: April 20th
Exhibition opening: Old Walls Gallery in Albuquerque NM, May 2nd 5-8pm

The deconstructive dialectic has lead us, inexorably, to this point. The avant-garde must deconstruct the rich who have captured us. Or we artists will just keep adorning the dinner table of power which holds us hostage…  Waiting for another Rennai$$ance. 

"Art the Rich" is inspired by Jean Jacques Rousseau's "eat the rich."

Application Requirements

Artists must complete the CaFE application to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

All artists with any media are eligible to apply.