Loop Art Critique

Loop Art Critique (Loop) is an artwork and pedagogical platform that facilitates dialogue and community amongst artists using digital tools. The program’s goal is to create an online space where artists share new and in-progress work, without the pressures of large social media platforms or the market. Sessions feature opportunities to discuss artists’ works and practices, as well as access to leading international art professionals.

The program entails six week semesters annually, with a small cohort selected via Open Call. Each cycle, a leading guest artist, collective or arts worker, reviews submissions to determine the participants. Guests may propose a semester-long theme, and participate in critique sessions; as well as present a public talk online. At the end of each cycle, a public (digital) exhibition showcases the work developed during the session.

Each July, Loop hosts a multi-day Family Reunion for all alumni and guests. Hosted online, the event format is entirely shaped by the community, and features activities not limited to talks, workshops and live events. Past reunions have included skill-building workshops, creative writing workshops, live VJ sets, communal drawing sessions, artist talks, and performances.

Submissions to Loop are anonymous, and require no artist statements or CVs. Artists are welcome to share their identity during the process, but it is not a requirement.

Loop is an artwork created by Ariel Baron-Robbins in 2022. Digital infrastructure for Loop has been developed and supported by Mud Foundation, which provides its XR Creator Studio free for participants.

Applications for the Spring Semester of Loop will open in November.