Who we are
F.99 (FREE.99) is an independent art-driven research organization and art-fund that annually curates an exhibition with artists who care to engage in contemporary issues facing society to create action that helps solve real world problems.
Mission
Our mission is to influence and mobilize the local and global community through art and culture to help create practical solutions, elevate the role of artists in society and in doing so, create a link between artists who care deeply about relevant issues with those who make decisions.
What we do
F.99 employs art to research without any biases, creates new ways to benefit artists financially, conducts field research that engages in questioning and rethinking existing systems, constructs and paradigms through art. We maintain a sharp focus on how art can catalyze change through annually curated exhibitions on social improvement.
Our platform (coming soon) will be unbiased and allow for all parties interested in raising awareness of the issues plaguing humanity to become users, freely browse, suggest, offer services and make resources available to help fund artist projects.
2020
Global Conversation
a humanity-focused group art exhibition in partnership with Ikono Space and the United Nations UN75 to raise awareness of the world's social, economical, political, ecological, and infrastructural issues.
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OPEN CALL
Artist of all types are welcome to apply for this global group art exhibition.
Applications for the "Global Conversation" art exhibition are now open - please register below if you want to participate.
The main idea is to create art that tells a story of how you feel about the pressing issues facing humanity.
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North America
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South America
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Africa
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Europe
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Asia
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Australia
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Antartica
LIST OF CRITICAL ISSUES
Police Brutality
Housing Crisis in the Modern Era
Plastic Pollution
Deforestation
Marginalized Indigenous Cultures
Economic Inclusion Across the World
Inner City Teen Crime
Terrorism & Government Corruption
Healthcare Crisis
Extreme Poverty in Africa
Destructive Capitalism
Mass Incarceration
Mental Health, Trauma and Anxiety
Climate Change/Global Warming
Crimes Against Humanity
Gender Inequality
Refugee Displacement
Automation & Digital Technologies
Religious Wars and Violence
Human Rights & Trafficking
Shifting Demographics
Pandemics and Vaccines
Water Scarcity
Animal Mistreatment
The leading judgment criteria for any artist interested in participating in the Global Conversation art exhibition is to tell a story, transport knowledge, give community perspective, create to emotionally captivate and last but not least, make the intention to make an impact with your art.
Thus, we're calling all artists who are radical in spirit and willing to express their right to freedom of expression to the nth degree. We insist that you dive into these issues fearlessly as the above issues directly and indirectly effect each of us in one way or another. Take this international open call as an opportunity for Artists who operate outside the box and care deeply about relevant issues to take the global stage. We want to trigger ambitious action, peaceful solidarity and practical solutions around the UN mandate for their 75th anniversary. This special year is about creating the largest global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future we all want. We want to raise the role of Artists in society and create a vehicle for the artists we curate to be invited to take part in discussions on a local and global level about social, political, ecological and infrastructural issues through art.
Good luck to you all!
THE SELECTION PROCESS
GOAL: $100,000
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Join hands with F.99 and sponsor by giving artists all over the world the opportunity to create meaningful art pieces that can lead towards practical solutions and help jumpstart our #ARTBLOCKS initiative to create Artist owned and operated spaces. Estimated attendance during the tour exhibition will be over 2 Million+ as the impressions will come from 7 art exhibitions in 7 months from Artists in all 7 continents.
The first round starts at the UN General Assembly September 15th, 2020.
Why we need you to sponsor?
Why you want to sponsor?
*Let us wash our hands*
UN one-minute Survey
Join the conversation!
First Round: September 15th-30th
7 continents, 7 months, 99 artists per round.
UN General Assembly
What do all communities have in common?
We all share the earth's resources and bare to suffer
as a human family if we do not RESPECT EARTH.
How we connect Great Minds?
Exhibitions.Lectures. Networking.
Workshops. Events.