Introduction to the curated section Inclusive and Sustainable Practice

From an external viewpoint, no art institution exists in a vacuum—it is an integral part of a complex web of relationships with other organizations, funding bodies, collaborators, artists, and the public. Likewise, its internal structure rests on the connections between individual team members. We can therefore understand it as a living organism whose health, direction, and impact are determined by the quality and nature of these relationships and interactions. Nurturing these ties is thus essential.

The Jindřich Chalupecký Society presents itself as a caring institution that actively promotes diversity, equitable representation, participation, and social-environmental sustainability in its operations. We embrace the principles of inclusion and sustainability as both ethical imperatives and methodological frameworks evident throughout our work: in curatorial practice, exhibition projects, collaboration with artists and art professionals, and, naturally, in our engagement with audiences and communities.

Over the past decade, we have developed a programme that brings together original exhibitions, participatory and discursive projects for a broad audience, and educational initiatives designed to popularise contemporary art and drive institutional reform. Internally, we uphold fair remuneration for all collaborators and continuously reassess hierarchical structures within the organization and beyond. Inclusion and sustainability are integral to our mission of institutional reform—this is why we continually reflect on the role of an art institution and explore the possibilities of art system operation and international collaboration amidst current socio-political and ecological challenges.

This section maps and documents our efforts—from specific projects to strategic decisions—and invites you to join us in reflection, dialogue, and the shared endeavour of building inclusive and sustainable institutional practice. Here, you will find documentation of activities and contributions on accessibility in the arts, institutional reform, international cooperation, social and environmental sustainability, and audience and community engagement. This digital public space is also co-created by our collaborators, audience members, and community representatives, who contribute their own texts, visual materials, and participate in interviews on selected themes.