ICOSA is an artist-run nonprofit space that showcases a diverse range of contemporary art and programming. Founded in 2015, ICOSA was originally located within Pump Project's former studio complex. In June 2018 ICOSA moved to the nearby Canopy Art Complex, East Austin’s blossoming gallery and studio hub at 916 Springdale Road. The gallery houses track lighting, high ceilings, and 1500 square feet of exhibition space.
ICOSA is a 501 (c)(6) organization that is home to a collective group of artists, well known nationally and internationally, who have received numerous prestigious awards and grants and whose work is featured in various major collections.
Mission
ICOSA is a network of artists committed to providing exhibition space free of the constraints of the traditional gallery model, as well as a platform for dialoguing with audiences. ICOSA’s culture empowers artists to develop their creative and professional ambitions, continuously culminating in a wide range of events, from art shows to educational programs, as well as in cooperative partnerships with diverse
organizations.
ICOSA’s programming ignites ideas and relationships between the Austin and global art communities: compliments of its member artists who are producing some of the region’s highest-caliber contemporary art and art discussion. ICOSA preserves a sustainable lifestyle for local artists and engages in dialogue with art lovers throughout the region and beyond.
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Jonas Criscoe, Erin Cunningham, Mai Gutierrez, and Brooke Gassiot.