Autistic abstract artist and advocate Karen M. Andersen presents a rare opportunity for autistic professional visual artists to come together in a safe, welcoming, inclusive online community environment.

Having been an entrepreneur for 19 years and a professional artist for 9 years (including spending 3 years working within a large community art collective and a private commercial gallery within that time), Karen brings a solid depth of knowledge to her presentation which will discuss current issues for autistic professional visual artists including:
– addressing ableism, tokenism, discrimination, exploitation and workplace abuse within the visual arts industry.
– alternative routes to upskilling & growing your art business.
– working in a sustainable manner to prevent autistic burnout.
– accommodations you may not have thought about requesting when you attend any work-related events including training, webinars, conferences, workshops, conferences, residencies, or other work opportunities within the visual arts industry.
– the beauty to be found in having an autistic brain as a visual artist and entrepreneur!

After her presentation, Karen will open the floor to all participants for a discussion that will be co-facilitated by Linda (tech, chat support).
If you are a professional visual artist – i.e. a painter, illustrator, sculptor, print-maker, installation artist, ceramicist, etc. operating your art practice in a business capacity on a casual, part-time or full-time basis to earn an income from your work – we hope to see you there!