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.  

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

LOCATION AND TIMING

PALM COURT EVENT SPACE / 140 NE 39th Street, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33137

December 2-8, 2024 / Mon-Sat 12-7, Sun 12-5

THE OPEN INVITATIONAL was founded by gallerist David Fierman and arts patron Ross McCalla / The Outsider Institute.  We thank Craig Robins / Miami Design District for their generous support.  

david@fierman.nyc

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

Lawrence M. Baby Black Baboon, 2022, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage on paper, 19 x 24, Courtesy of Arts of Life