ShowUp
ShowUp is a 501c3-designated nonprofit contemporary art exhibition space in Boston’s South End. Founded in 2019 by Christine O’Donnell as a sister nonprofit to Beacon Gallery, it has taken over the gallery’s mission and programming and continues to refine the social-impact work started in 2017. ShowUp strives to foster art, education, and empowerment through proven models for success. ShowUp supports underrpresented artists, with a focus on social impact through its “Three Es”": Exhibitions, Education, and Engagement.
Our Vision and Mission
ShowUp is a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition, education, and community-building space, creating an innovative environment for underrepresented artists' voices and visions.
Our mission is to
CONNECT artists to local communities and beyond
AMPLIFY artists and their voices
PROVIDE artists tools for self-sufficiency
EMPOWER artists and curators to experiment, learn, and have meaningful exchanges
Learn more at showupinc.org