The Art Workers' Coalition

The Art Workers' Coalition (AWC) was a group of artists, designers, and critics active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, mainly based in New York City. They believed that art institutions and museums should be more socially responsible, democratic, and accessible. The AWC organized protests, installations, and campaigns to challenge institutional authority, promote artists' rights, and reconsider the role of art in society. Their efforts aimed to foster greater transparency and fairness within the art world, advocating for alternative ways of exhibiting and valuing art beyond commercial interests.