Most people working in the cultural sector are familiar with stories about working in the cultural sector—stories filled with overwork, exploitation, manipulation, appropriation, violence, and exhaustion.

The undervaluation of the cultural sector, combined with a tendency to work out of a sense of conviction, has pushed work habits in the cultural sector to a point where what is toxic and unsustainable has become the norm. Finding sustainable work practices amid constant uncertainty is challenging—and for some, perhaps unimaginable. We are organizing a self-help support group so that we no longer have to face this alone.

By sharing our struggles, approaches, and strategies, we can support one another in stabilizing ourselves, our work, and, gradually, the cultural sector as a whole. We will meet at least once every two months. You can contribute a voluntary donation, bring something tasty to eat, or just come as you are—without any obligations or expectations.

Capacity: 15 participants

Registration here.

The support group was established as part of the project line WOMEN IN ART_what is well and also as part of the 4th annual WOMEN IN ART conference, which CO.LABS has been organizing since 2023. More information here.