Discover New and Used Art at "Art Pawn"

A Rotating Exhibition Showcasing Emerging Artists and Novice Curators at sk.ArtSpace

New York City, NY - Citizens for the Arts is proud to announce the opening of "Art Pawn: New and Used Art," an interactive project dedicated to selling used art and developing emerging curatorial talent. Located at sk.ArtSpace, this innovative exhibition, offers a rotating cast of novice curators space for a week to experiment and showcase the works of artists they cherish. Inspired by the new and used record stores that once populated St. Marks Place in New York City, "Art Pawn" is a fictional pawn shop. This exhibition explores the stories behind the works on display and raises questions about what it means for art to be "used." All works on display are on sale at accessible prices.  

This interactive project aims to create learning opportunities for aspiring curators and artists through formal and DIY art show structures.

About Citizens for the Arts:

Citizens for the Arts (CFA) is inspired by the foundations created by The Antagonist Art Movement. Located in New York City’s East Village and a community staple from 2000 to 2011, the group consisted of a network of artists, musicians, and writers who would come together to celebrate one another’s talents and provoke each other’s creative potential. As such, CFA has adopted these foundations, adding initiatives to foster domestic and international cultural exchange. The primary focus is to provide projects enabling learning opportunities, job opportunities, teaching and leadership skills, and growth and support in other artistic ventures in each member’s community.

Helixx is one of the Head Directors and Curators at ArtPawn.