Have Outsider art exhibitions had rules or terms and conditions dictating features or content etc?

Question

Did Collections have rules that in effect segregated Outsider Art from mainstream art of society?

Answer 1

Outside art exhibitions?

Most exhibitions are sponsored and feature material that meets their criteria.

Answer 2

I really don't think any such rules or conditions could possibly exist. What is 'Outsider Art' today anyway? By 'outsider', it is generally accepted that the artist has had no formal art education - for example at a mainstream college. Taking into consideration the wide cross-section of artists working and exhibiting within the current market, it would be virtually impossible to distinguish one from another.

This is what I like most about 'Open' exhibitions whether it be the RA Summer Show or any of the Society shows; the contrast of styles and backgounds of the artists who exhibit are so fresh and inspiring ... and you'd be amazed how many are, by nature, Outsider artists.

Answer 3

have a look at the french. the impressionists did not have a look in, the judges dismissed the work as rubbish, that is why they set up their own exhibitions. critics slattered them. it was not regarded as art. the public were influenced by the critics becuse they think or thought they knew best and in some cases it still is.