Art Spaces Archives Project at CAA 2010 [Press Release]
At the College Art Association's 98th Annual Conference in Chicago, AS-AP will present a panel discussion, "Alternative Publishing and Distribution Models as Art and Curatorial Practice."
NEA and NYSCA Grants awarded to Art Spaces Archives Project [Press Release]
The National Endowment for the Arts and The New York State Council on the Arts have both awarded the Art Spaces Archives Project with substantial funding in support of projects relating to archiving alternative and avant-garde arts organizations throughout the United States.
San Francisco, CA • http://www.soex.org
SOEX’S CURRENT MISSION STATEMENT Mission Statement Opportunities for creative expression are integral to a healthy society. Southern Exposure’s unique programs nurture a broad range of innovative, risk-taking contemporary art in an accessible environment. As an artist-run organization, Southern Exposure reaches out to diverse audiences, and serves as a forum and resource center providing extraordinary support to the Bay Area’s arts and educational communities.Background Located in San Francisco’s Mission District, Southern Exposure is a 32 year old, non-profit, artist-run organization dedicated to presenting diverse, innovative, contemporary art, arts education, and related programs and events in an accessible environment. Southern Exposure reaches out to diverse audiences and serves as a forum and resource center to provide extraordinary support to the Bay Area’s arts and educational communities. Activities range from exhibitions of local, regional, and international visual artists’ work, education programs, and lectures, panel discussions, and performances. Southern Exposure is dedicated to giving artists—whether they are exhibiting, curating, teaching, or learning—an opportunity to realize ideas for projects that may not otherwise find support.
Mission Statement (updated in 1995) Southern Exposure’s mission is to present diverse, risk-taking, innovative contemporary art and related programs. Through exhibitions, panels, lectures, performances and educational programs, Southern Exposure bridges communities and acts as a resource center for artists and the public. Southern Exposure provides opportunities for a wide range of artists to exhibit work in a supportive and open situation.