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Nguyen Arts Fund

Nguyen Arts Fund (NF) is a U.S.-based arts organization founded in 2025 and headquartered in New York City. The organization advances a sustainable, paid exhibition model that centers artists’ labor. Working in collaboration with satellite galleries, cultural institutions, and alternative venues, Nguyen Arts Fund curates and presents exhibitions across the United States.

Payment for Artists

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We aim to pay artists to exhibit work in addition to any sales proceeds. The current proposed honorarium for exhibitions by NF is $500 per participating artist. Artists are selected by an esteemed Curatorial Council through an open call or invitational process.

Collaborations

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We work in collaboration with various galleries, institutions, and alternative venues across the United States to facilitate exhibitions.

Network

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This paid model fosters a network of artists, practitioners, scholars, and supporters dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for artists. Subscribers can access future events, open calls, and network resources.

Artist Support

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This payment model rewards artistic excellence, enabling artists to create new, experimental, and groundbreaking work, thereby raising the national standard for artist compensation and support.

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