In August 2009 the first association for European outsider art was founded at a first general assembly at Museum Dr. Guislain, Belgium. This establishment is the result of a yearlong shared appeal to strengthen the voice of outsider art by improving intercultural cooperation and dialogue across the European borders.
The association operates as an umbrella organisation for all cultural workers devoted to the promotion of marginalised art in the European cultural sector. The primary objectives of the association are to:
To connect European outsider art
To stimulate international cooperation and dialogue
To influence cultural policies and education
To promote the continuation of outsider art history
To protect the rights of outsider artists
The general conference and annual assembly of the European Outsider Art Association will take place in Hengelo from May 10th to 13th during the 2026 Art Brut Biennial. We are honored to organize this international gathering and expect a strong turnout from all participating countries.
Our galleries
Art Brut Biënnale 2012
Art Brut Biënnale 2018
Art Brut Biënnale 2022
Art Brut Biënnale 2015
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