Origin Story

Civil Art’s debut project was At the Table, which began as a cold outreach to Christie’s Corporate Social Responsibility team and evolved into a landmark exhibition at Rockefeller Center. Featuring over 40 works by API artists, the exhibition raised over $200,000; half of the proceeds were distributed directly to participating artists to address financial hardship during the pandemic, while the other half was donated to Heart of Dinner, a nonprofit supporting food-insecure and isolated elderly Asian Americans.

The success of At the Table revealed a powerful insight: while the desire to support the API community was abundant, the infrastructure to do so effectively was missing. Civil Art became a catalyst for this support, providing a platform through which individuals could contribute not just financially, but also through service, mentorship, and creative collaboration. The project’s impact reflected the collective efforts of artists, gallerists, financial institutions, writers, editors, publishers, registrars, and patrons, demonstrating the transformative potential of unified community action.

Since its inception, Civil Art has established an impactful foundation of programming that directly benefits our stakeholders and exemplifies what’s possible when we work together in service of collective progress. As a growing ecosystem, Civil Art enables artists and allies from all corners of the creative community to offer support and build sustainable systems of care. While individual efforts may feel limited, together—as a unified, intentional community—we can move mountains.

How We Help

Professional Pipeline & Incubator Programs

Civil Art provides professional opportunities and resources to young artists, writers, and arts professionals, serving as a source of development and guidance in building successful careers in the arts, where no clear pipeline toward stability and success exists.

Art House

Emerging Artist Incubator Program

College Internship

Young Writers Cohort

Launching in 2026

Community Platforms
Civil Art creates platforms that use art as a catalyst for building community, fostering networks, advancing education, or supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. By creating spaces for the exchange of ideas and stories, Civil Art connects artists with fellow creatives, writers, patrons, organizations, and the broader public.

Exhibitions & Events

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Previous Exhibitions and Events

2022At the Table

2023Art and Voices

2024Night Market

2025Drawwing Inspiration

2025Hotel Boutique

Civil Art is a fiscally sponsored (Player Philanthropy Fund) 501(c)(3) non-profit organization & principal exhibitor. All contributions to Civil Art are tax-deductible to the fullest extent under law.

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