Art has always carried voices and stories that have been silenced by society. It has been resistance, rebellion and truth-telling, shedding light on issues that are too often ignored. But behind every painting you admire, an artist is struggling with rising costs of supplies, rent, exhibition fees and daily living. Many juggle multiple jobs, compromise their practice, or leave art altogether, because survival comes first.

This reality is even more pressing in South Asia. Despite the region’s deep artistic heritage and the growing global interest in South Asian art, many emerging and mid-career artists struggle to sustain their practice. South Asian artists have long failed to receive the same recognition as their Western counterparts.

Even now, under the growth and visibility, financial challenges remain stark. According to a study conducted by Contemporary Art Issue Studies show that 45% of artists earn zero income from art, relying on alternative income sources to survive.

Artlune was created to change this. Until now, we have been a self-funded organisation, carrying forward this mission with our own resources. Now, we are looking for you to support, sustain and grow the work we’ve started.

We are a space for diverse voices and perspectives rooted in South Asian heritage. We go beyond showcasing art; we build opportunities for artists and communities to work together. We provide artists with visibility, resources, and a supportive community. Through exhibitions and mentorship, we give them space to create, share, and connect with collectors and patrons worldwide.

Everything we do is rooted in one mission: to support artists, keep art alive, preserve heritage, and inspire communities.

But to sustain this vision, we need your support.

Every contribution goes directly toward ensuring artists don’t have to choose between survival and creation.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫:

1. Studio practices – helping artists sustain their day-to-day work

2. Art supplies & materials – providing the resources needed to bring new ideas to life

3. Exhibition & production costs – covering setup, transport, and display expenses

4. Promotion & outreach – ensuring the exhibition and artists’ voices reach wider audiences

5. Other essentials – from documentation to community engagement programs that keep the project alive beyond the campaign

6. Every contribution goes into nurturing creativity and ensuring that these voices and stories are seen, heard, and remembered.

💌 𝘈𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴’ 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘯.

Together, we can build a culture where South Asian artists no longer struggle in silence but thrive.

𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.