minority artists

Marginalized creative voices

Artists who belong to groups underrepresented in mainstream culture—typically racial, ethnic, or other marginalized communities.

The term appears in discussions of diversity in galleries, museums, and funding: The grant program supports minority artists working in film.

What counts as minority depends on context; in art world usage, it usually means non-white artists, though it can extend to women, LGBTQ+ artists, or those with disabilities.

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