Thanet Experimental is a new project aiming to provide free exhibition space in Thanet, as well as collaborate to promote art by Thanet residents and those with close ties to the area. We want this to be a testing ground – available for one-off exhibitions and shows, works-in-progress, and for the kinds of work that isn’t going to, or isn’t supposed to, make any money.
Galleries have costs – they have to pay their rent like everyone else. However, the cost of hiring space can severely limit who can exhibit and what they can exhibit. Starting in 2025, we will be partnering with galleries who have space available between shows, or who we can pay through crowdfunding and donations to rent their space for short periods on behalf of artists. It’s a win-win!
We will be putting out semi-regular open calls once we have secured enough funds to be able to make this provision available. We are open to all formats – visual, sculptural, installation, performance and sound.
This crowdfunder is part of a strategy to create an initial funding pool to get the project off the ground. Please consider donating a small amount.