the starving artist



"Being an artist means forever healing your own wounds & at the same time endlessly exposing them"
- Annette Messager




art  .  activism  . academic
established 2017
exploring lived-in experiences of wellbeing
through contemporary art 





what we do


 




The Starving Artist initiative empowers people through creative arts, putting lived-in experiences at the forefront of systemic reform. We aim to promote authentic and vulnerable engagement discourse and bring about change within current systems platforming people centered solutions. Our focus is on championing emerging voices from the creative arts and teaching individuals to explore their experiences and express themselves creatively. We cover a wide range of topics including mental well-being, eating disorders, preventable diseases, women's rights, migrant experiences, and climate action. Through artistic voices, exhibitions, publications, workshops, and more. We connect artists, individuals, and key players to collaborate and drive transformation. 


art unites for unstoppable social change + transformation through collaboration, advocacy + action.




open calls










Currently we offer four different sets that offer art-based prompts and reflective questions to help people process and engage with their experiences. Some themes include voices above water for climate-wellbeing, the migrant voice for exploration of affects and impacts of migration labour, the vulnerable man for exploring men’s mental health and the starving artist cards for eating disorders and body image reflection. These offer a safe and creative space for individuals to explore their experiences with mental health journeys through prompts and reflective questions.

Our new art-based reflection cards are designed to support individuals on their journeys towards better mental and emotional well-being.



explore our recent exhibitions



 


achievements






multi-award winning organization



Acts of Global Citizenship | Melton Foundation | 2023

Lifelong Learning Awards | Lifelong Learning Platform + European Commission | Winner "Systemic Level" | 2023

Pioneers in SDGs Award | Journalists and Writers Foundation | UNGA Conference  | 2023

Leonardo Da Vinci Inspired Climate Solutions Competition| Arts + Culture Category | Skellig Foundation | 2022

Princess Diana's "Legacy Award" | 2021
  European Charlemagne Youth Prize | National Prize | Malta | Rural Revolt: Art-Activism for Non-Urban Voices

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards | 2023

King Hamad and Kingdom of Bahrain | Youth Empowerment for SDGS Award | 2022

Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award | Ontario Government of Canada | 2022

British Citizen’s Award Recognition | 2022








when you look at me I hope you know it was not an easy place to grow from


-ally zlatar
founder of the starving artist


50+ artists, 30+ countries, 20,000+ lives impacted



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