Art as Enterprise: Social and Economic Engagement in Contemporary Art
The Centre for Art, Society and Transformation (CAST), RMIT School of Art invites you to the launch of the book Art as Enterprise: Social and Economic Engagement in Contemporary Art, written by Dr. Grace McQuilten in collaboration with Dr. Anthony White.
To be launched by Professor Julian Goddard, Head of the School of Art
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 5:30 pm
Venue: RMIT Project Space / Spare Room, Building 94, 23-27 Cardigan Street, Carlton
Drinks and nibbles provided
To be launched by Professor Julian Goddard, Head of the School of Art
“Art is produced, circulated, consumed and disseminated within an economic system – it depends on money for its creation, for the livelihood of its makers, and for its distribution. In this sense, art can be understood as an enterprising activity. However, profit making is rarely the primary goal of artists, and the ethical challenges for contemporary art practice. Social enterprise has emerged from this complex terrain with the promise of an alternative model of economic organisation in the arts. Grace McQuilten and Anthony White argue that artists can, and have, engaged critically in the commercial market, by way of this model. Art as Enterprise brings a fresh perspective to the debate about the roles of contemporary art in consumer capitalist society.”
- Grace McQuilten, Anthony White
Contact Grace McQuilten: grace.mcquilten@rmit.edu.au