As part of the exhibition of Tiger Strikes Austin, ICOSA and Fusebox are pleased to host a panel discussion of local artist run initiatives and non commercial spaces. This discussion will focus on the challenges and joys of having and running artist led initiatives, DIY galleries, and noncommercial spaces.  ICOSA formed in 2015 as a group of artists converting an old auto-body shop into a gallery space to show their work independent of traditional avenues.  This exhibition and panel discussion marks an effort to work with other groups sharing the same self-determining and organizing philosophy.  There is a rich national history of artist-run spaces dating back to the 1960’s.  These third spaces, left of the mainstream, have provided a path in which artists can exhibit their work free from conventional constraints and determining voices. The panel discussion will be Sunday, December 3rd from 1-2:30pm at ICOSA Gallery. Coffee and breakfast tacos will be provided.  Fusebox will be recording part of the panel discussion to post on our new digital platform, “ Written & Spoken.” ˚https://www.fuseboxfestival.com/written-spoken

PANELISTS:

Carl Baratta co-director of Tiger Strikes Asteroid (Los Angeles, CA)

Sean Gaulager Executive Director and Curator of Co-Lab Projects (Austin, TX)

Rachel Koper former gallery director of Gallery Lombardi (Austin, TX)

Chris Miller from Monte Vista Projects (Los Angeles, CA)

Sarah Nation co-director of ATM gallery (Austin, TX)

George Pasterk creative director of Church of the Friendly Ghost (Austin, TX)

Zac Traeger director of Museum of Human Achievement (Austin, TX)

Moderator: Jenn Wilson from ICOSA Collective (Austin, TX)

This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

ICOSA Collective

702 Shady Lane, Suite 190

Austin, TX 78702

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For appointments: email info@icosacollective.com, or call 512-920-2062