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Každý může být umělcem: Highlighting Creative Expression Through Art in the Czech Republic

This exhibition presents inspiring artwork from a nationwide competition for people with mental disabilities.

The "Everyone Can Be an Artist" exhibition shines a light on the artistic talents of individuals with mental disabilities across the Czech Republic. Featuring 110 diverse works from creators aged 11 to 75, this display aims to provide a vital platform for creative expression. Organized by Sulická Home, the initiative highlights the unique perspectives and skills within the community, fostering social inclusion through art. Many artworks were also part of a charity auction, supporting the artists directly.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases "Everyone Can Be an Artist," a nationwide art competition for people with mental disabilities in the Czech Republic. It highlights 110 works created by authors aged 11 to 75, aiming to make their art visible and offer a platform for their creative expression.

Curatorial context

The "Everyone Can Be an Artist" exhibition presents a collection of 110 artworks created by individuals with mental disabilities, ranging in age from 11 to 75. This nationwide art competition, organized by the Sulická Home, aims to bring visibility to the artistic talents of these individuals. The theme for the submitted works is "My World." This year marks the second iteration of the competition where authors could offer their works for sale through a charity online auction on the Livebid.cz portal, with reserve prices starting at 200 CZK. All proceeds from the auction directly support the author of the painting. The exhibition is realized with significant support from various partners and under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, as well as the city districts of Prague 1 and Prague 4.

Admission and ticket notes

Proceeds from the charity online auction of paintings will go to support the author of the painting. Further details about the auction, including reserve prices, can be found on the Livebid.cz portal. The exhibition itself is presented in partnership with the Jan and Meda Mládková Foundation – Kampa Museum.

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Museum Kampa
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 16, 2023
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