THE OPEN INVITATIONAL is a new fair dedicated to progressive art studios showcasing the work of artists with disabilities, with the aim of  building our artists’ careers and in the process dismantling outmoded hierarchies in the contemporary art world.  With openness as our guiding principle we seek to broaden public awareness of progressive art studios and disseminate incredible, unique, and urgent art to collectors and institutions.  

OPEN INVITATIONAL was founded by gallerist David Fierman/ FIERMAN Gallery and arts patron Ross McCalla / The Outsider Institute. 

The Inaugural Open Invitational occurred in December 2024 in the Miami Design District.   

PARTICIPANTS

2bnonprofit, Miami
Artech Collective, New York 
Arts of Life, Chicago
Center for Creative Works, Philadelphia
Creative Growth, Oakland
Community Access Art Collective, New York 
LAND Gallery, New York 
The Living Museum, New York
Progressive Art Studio Collective, Detroit
Studio Route 29, Frenchtown, NJ
Vinfen's Gateway Arts, Boston

Special thanks to Booklegger’s Library for book collection and library installation.