PROOF OF CONCEPT: 10 Years of AUTOMAT

Ten years ago, AUTOMAT’s founders joined other kindred collectives in Philadelphia to imagine an alternative to the elitism of the commercial gallery scene. Ten years later, we are calling on our community to celebrate this accomplishment and support us into the future.

On July 10th from 6-9pm we are hosting a celebration that is free and open to the public that will include:

• Book Launch highlighting the importance of artist-led spaces and documenting our exhibitions.
• Artwork Sale by artists who have contributed to our programming over the years.
• Exhibition highlighting the crucial behind-the-scenes work that often goes unseen.
• Limited Edition Merch to support our artist-run programming.
• Party with specialty beverages and cake!

PROOF OF CONCEPT: 10 Years of AUTOMAT reflects on our structure and history and proves that artist-led alternatives are possible. Support us and connect with our members and the larger artist-run community in Philadelphia at this party that has been a decade in the making.

Registration for this event is not required, but donations are always appreciated. Learn more at automatcollective.com/proof-of-concept

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AUTOMAT Collective is a curatorial collective based in Philadelphia championing emerging artists through exhibitions, programming, and publications. We are created by and for artists: It is our mission to support the developing trajectories of emerging artists and to provide a space where artists and curators can undertake experimental projects that advance the dialogue of our visual culture.

AUTOMAT is primarily funded through its members. All donations help us to continue our mission to showcase and promote artists without the constraint of a commercial gallery model.

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