Welcome to pARTage - Objectives

Objectives of the association

. Promote contemporary art in Mauritius and in the Region through local and international workshops and residencies.

. Act as a platform of exchange amongst contemporary artists both local and international to encourage diversity and cross-fertilization of ideas and practice.

. Enable more interaction between artists working in the contemporary art and the public.

. Create an audience and a market for contemporary art in Mauritius and in the region.

. Bring more interaction between artists and art students.

. Create opportunities for young artists.

. Bring together artists of the Indian Ocean islands and the African continent.

. Foster positive change through the development of new creative skills among artists for the genesis of an art specific to the Indian Ocean.

. Strengthen links and build confidence among artists of the Indian Ocean islands, give fresh input to artistic activity in the region while raising its profile on .. the international art scene.

. Broaden the experience of artists and the public and raise awareness of the unique quality of art created in this region.