About the Future of the Visual Arts Field in Flanders
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Kunsthal Gent, S.M.A.K. and KIOSK invite you to a fishbowl discussion to reflect on the future of the visual arts sector in Flanders, bringing together as many voices from the field as possible. We want to forge new connections, crossing the boundaries of artistic practices, collectives, and organizations, to exchange ideas together. How can we empower one another? How do we build bridges? How do we ensure a plurality of voices? And how can artists continuously develop their practice?
The visual arts sector consists of a broad mix of artists, organizations, collectives, and institutions. While this diversity is a great strength, it also leads to fragmentation and sometimes slow responses to challenges. Recent years have made it clear that there is a need for stronger connection and collaboration.
We will delve deeper into this together during a fishbowl discussion. This is a format where a small inner circle of 3 to 5 people discusses a topic, while a larger outer circle listens. Listeners can actively join the conversation by physically taking a seat in an empty chair within the inner circle, after which another speaker vacates their seat. In terms of content, we will start from the experiences of three artists (including Mark Požlep and Leen Van Tichelen). Next, we will discuss the challenges and explore the possibilities together. In doing so, we are working step-by-step toward a sector that is solidary, more resilient, and more inclusive.
Practical information
- June 11, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Kunsthal Gent, Lange Steenstraat 14, 9000 Gent
- Inschrijven via deze link
These conversations are organized by the consultation between kunsthalles (Kunsthal Gent, Kunsthal Mechelen, Kunsthal Extra City Antwerp, Argos Brussels, and NW Aalst) and are part of a broader trajectory initiated by Flanders Arts Institute (Kunstenpunt) and FARO, culminating in a State of the Arts on the future of visual arts in Flanders.
