SIA (Society of Independent Artists)

The Society of Independent Artists (SIA), founded in 1916, was an organization that aimed to promote contemporary and experimental artists by providing exhibitions where members could showcase their work without jurying or selection. Its goal was to support artistic freedom and innovative expression, removing traditional barriers that often favored established styles. SIA believed in egalitarian principles, allowing any artist to participate, which helped foster diverse and avant-garde art movements. Although it was short-lived, its commitment to independent, non-commercial art significantly influenced future art exhibitions and the promotion of modernist approaches.