The Luminary

The Luminary is proud to act as the publisher of March: a journal of art & strategy. MARCH features print editions alongside an active online platform commissioning essays, interviews, and experimental critical writing with a global perspective. The new publication launches today with a new website and the inaugural print edition. Pick up a copy and follow along: http://march.international

Open studios with Aaron Fowler this weekend! There are still a few appointments available for tomorrow, 12-5. Reserve your slot here: https://calendly.com/thelumina/aaron-fowler-studio-visits-1 #aaronfowler #stlmade

There are still a few slots available for studio visits with Aaron Fowler this weekend! Saturday & Sunday from 12-5pm. Reserve your spot by signing up here: https://calendly.com/thelumina/aaron-fowler-studio-visits-1 Image: Installation view of Aaron Fowler: Into Existence at the Seattle Art Museum, 2020.

Throughout this season’s many reimaginings, we have stayed true to our singular mission of supporting artists that help shape new futures and doing so intentionally, slowly, and ethically. Starting in March, we made a decision to pivot our programs and actively give away money to those in need rather than ask for support despite deep budget cuts in our field and organization. From a region-wide series of billboards to digital commissions, emergency relief efforts to abolition...ist exhibitions, we tried to show up to the moment as the year unfolded. We aim to continue to build better forms for arts organizations as we look towards 2021 with both eagerness and anticipation. As we close out the season in the coming weeks, we are now asking to help seed and sustain this work in the year to come with monthly gifts of $5 or $10. Or make a one-time donation in whatever scale you are capable. GIVE NOW for the work ahead. Link: http://theluminaryarts.com/support/membership-info Image: From the opening evening of America’s Mythic Time, in February 2020, by Kalaija Mallery. #givingtuesday

We are building off Aaron Fowler’s initial idea of ‘speaking something into existence’ because it is something we practice ourselves. This billboard is a visual manifestation of an all Black gang truce. It has actually happened in the past but news outlets refused to show that kind of Black unity. There’s an inspirational quote that states, if you can see it, you can achieve it. While this statement may seem trite, there lies some degree of truth. Images have power. Hopefu...lly by seeding this kind of positive imagery in the community, it will germinate in the minds of the viewer, they will give it energy, and it will manifest nationwide. WORK/PLAY’s billboard, titled 10TD is still up and made only more visible now with the fallen leaves !! Check it out while you still can! This is the final week of artist billboards. A map and more project descriptions can be found on our website: https://theluminaryarts.com//i-watch-for-good-news-i-work-