The art collective is dead, long live the art collective

The art collective is dead, long live the art collective

Jul 2, 2025

The Current LA

Last month, I had the honor of being featured in The Current’s piece titled “The art collective is dead, long live the art collective.” Reflecting on ARCHIVES—our artist-run collective—The Current highlighted how we’re building vital opportunities for regional creatives through exhibitions, figure-drawing sessions, lounge meetups, and a micro-grant fund aimed at easing rising costs like application and studio fees

As noted in the article, ARCHIVES embodies both artistic support and community-building—a mission born from the isolation many artists feel post-academia. Our goal is clear: cultivate collaboration, connect emerging voices, and give creatives a real platform and pathway forward.

You can read the article HERE