About Agora
Who are we?
Based in London, we are a decentralised certified social enterprise, entirely run by a rich and mixed collective of volunteers composed of curators, art historians, copywriters, marketers and creative minds.
What do we do?
Everything we do – from our talks, to our stories, podcasts, artists’ profile, artists residencies, and VR Exhibitions – is to offer you a different art experience.
What’s our mission?
The art world needs to recognize the important contributions of women artists to digital art, but it also needs to recognize the significance of digital art itself.
We are on a mission to promote women artists who create with and in New Media because Digital Art induces deeper reflection on, and interpretation of, the world around us.
As a result, we participate in the democratisation of art and open new avenues of thought, expression and debate.
What are our values?
We thrive in a broad network built on
- Diversity – We are a community of rich and diverse people.
- Boldness – We push the boundaries to grow together.
- Humility – We always place the interests of the collective before our own.
- Respect and care for others – We make every person feel comfortable in their beliefs, decisions, and perspectives.
- Ownership – We take responsibility for our actions.
- Openness – We are honest and transparent in all our dealings.
We are a decentralised non-for-profit and a certified social enterprise.
What is a “social enterprise”?
Social Enterprises are businesses with a Social Impact. It means that the company invests 50% of its surplus into “charitable projects”.
“Charitable projects” include but are not limited to support Digital Artists by facilitating project deliveries and commissioning new artworks.
Social Impact
Art can be a tool for social impact! As a social enterprise, we place Women Digital Artists at the heart of our business.
Although, Women Artists have a 72.9% ROI, in the arts, women artists are still under-represented. With a higher rate in New Media Art.
Our Committee
Tamiko Thiel, American artist, Munchen, DE
Mila Askarova, Gazelli Art House, London, UK
Dominique Moulon, curator, Paris, FR
Our Talents
A skilled and multicultural community of volunteers, around the world, supporting an expansive network of international artists, curators and gallerists.
Agora is a member of NCVO, Reach Volunteering and Social Enterprise UK.
Agora is always looking for talents who are willing to share their skills for our cause. There are always open-ended positions such as curators and copywriters, and there are specific volunteer positions such as Fundraisers, Grant Writers, Digital Marketing Advisor, and Public Relations Specialist.
Check our openings on Reach Volunteering
Curators Team
Editorial Team
Marketing Team
Thank you so much for your time, passion and expertise:
Samm Anga, Ludovica Arnaud, Linda Baines, Tom Barnes, Dean Botham, Cristina Brooks, Tamara Brown, Rebecca Bury, Gary Clark, Jenelle Cosby, Matt Coulson, Amine Dahimene, Clare Deal, Nick Dunn, Henrik Essen, Ricardo Ferreira, Ranya Farzat, Lauren Gee, Rachel C. George, Francesca Gransden, Eve Goulden, Karl Harker, Sophia Harris, Matthew Harvey, Bronte Isabella, Venetia Jolly, Chloe Kong, Angel Leung, Euan McPherson, Clemmie Melvin, Ravi Palan, Robert Perry, Aura Popa, Megan Powell, Monika Raithel, Juliette Rennie, Jessica Riley, Hope Riley, Alberto Rivero, Kiran Sajan, Marilia Sciuli, Henry Tudor-Pole.
Our Partners
Metaxustudio is an Architectural Design company focusing on immersive virtual realities while keeping a human-centred approach.
thewrong biennale is celebrating digital culture since 2o13. the wrong is a collaborative effort harnessing the potential of the internet, shaped as a decentralised global art biennale & tv channel.
Women of 21st Century is an ongoing participatory art project focusing on post-feminism and intersectional practice in art, science, culture, and technology. We aim to map feminist practice and to write a collaborative manifesto for the digital era, with deep considerations of gender, class or race.
Supporters
Special thanks to
Call for boycott
Agora Digital Art is supporting the BDZ group #BoycottZabludowicz
Zabludowicz Art Trust and its affiliated platforms:
- Zabludowicz Collection,
- Daata Editions and Daata Fair,
- Times Square Space Gallery.
Get Involved!
Contact us with a text or a voice message on Discord or WhatsApp: +447407 083315
INVEST
What is sustainable investing?
It is the new way to invest in the returns you expect while staying true to your values. That is whether you care about a cause or driving social change.
Invest to generate measurable social impact alongside a financial return.
You see the difference you are making with an “impact investment” transparent audit report.
According to UBS research, the global sustainable investment market is growing because investing sustainably improves returns.
PARTNER AND SPONSOR
We organise regular virtual networking groups and a few physical events in London during the year. Contact us to be part of our Partner and Sponsor Programme.