The Art of Compassion Exhibition Series
July 2021 – May 2022
The Art of Compassion exhibition series is the first of its kind—a virtual 3D showcase of never-before-seen vegan art by dozens of artists around the globe. Nearly a year into quarantine, the exhibition series will give vegan and non-vegan viewers alike something to explore and connect on virtually at a time when the world is particularly open to the compassionate lifestyle of veganism. It will also provide artists with an inspired and communal space to share their creations and continue advocating for animals through art.
The Art of Compassion exhibition series will be co-curated by Leigh Sanders, founder, and organizer of the AoCP, and Jessa Goodall, multi-hyphenate member—both of whom co-authored The Art of Compassion vegan art book in 2019. The exhibition series will comprise four different shows, each with a unique theme that celebrates a different non-profit vegan organization selected to receive all proceeds from the art auction associated with the given show. Additionally, a high-quality exhibit catalogue will be published for purchase at the culmination of the exhibition and will be available both digitally and in print.
The themes and organizations for the exhibition series include:
- Nourishing with Heart in support of the Food Empowerment Project
- At Home in Nature in support of The Goode Life
- Life Through a Different Lens in support of Lefty’s Place Farm Sanctuary
- Dreaming of a New World in support of Greyton Farm Sanctuary
The art showcased will explore questions like:
- What does it mean to nourish with heart?
- What does the interconnection of food justice look like—for animals, people, and the planet?
- What does it mean to return home to nature?
- How might humans and animals coexist in nature?
- How do animals view humans through their own lens?
- What do you see when you dream of a vegan world?
- How do we make this dream a reality?
