ABOUT_
We’re all about supporting and making space for new artists and creative beginners. Dark Yellow Dot is an award winning platform that provides opportunities for emerging artists by partnering with organisations that care about bringing real artists into real spaces, making art accessible to real people.
Dark Yellow Dot is more than an artist-run platform for sharing, it’s an entry point into the arts community, offering exhibitions, creative workshops and events. We’re proud to have given many artists a chance at their first ever exhibitions or online publications.
Most recently we’ve been recognised as of Vuelio’s Top 10 UK Art Blogs of 2022, received The Webby Awards 2022 Honoree Award, and was named as SME News’ Best Emerging Artist Support Organisation 2022
To show some love, anyone can donate to support this mission. If you’re a creative space or organisation in London interested in collaborating, drop us a line.
A word from
our Founder
Lauren Little
I’d hoped an arts education would’ve helped integrate me into a career as an artist. I found that art school often doesn’t prepare us for building a sustainable living from art. Art school does however, provide a sense of community and access to resources that is incredibly useful. The problem though, is after graduation, finding that community or those resources is unbelievably challenging. Especially upon moving to a new city, your essentially starting from scratch. That was my case.
When I moved back to London after living in Canada for many years I was unsure of how to ‘join’ the arts community if not through work or school. I’d suddenly lost all access to affordable resources and facilities. And with little ‘professional’ experience at the time, I was overlooked when applying for opportunities. I saw other artists ‘waving’ their art around on social media trying to be seen and acknowledged too. This is when, and why I started Dark Yellow Dot.
Through DYD, I work with creative organisations and establishments who recognise the importance of making art accessible to the public and beneficial to the artist beyond the confinements of a traditional white wall gallery. I’m dedicated to the artists that are making great work (or want to) but just don’t know where to start beyond sharing on social media. DYD is a way to begin building your portfolios and adding to your cv with meaningful experiences and opportunities that contribute to your success as an artist.
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We're always interested in partnering with arts organisations and individuals who are just as excited about support the arts as we are. Get in touch!
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Dark Yellow Dot
1 Chingford Road
Walthamstow, London
E17 4PW