Mission Statement
Conceptualised in 2019 and brought to life in 2021, The 27th Collective is an artistic co-operative based in London, England, with aims to champion creative voices from marginalised and underrepresented groups.
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We, at The 27th Collective, believe that the exhibition of art is far too often reserved for the voices of a privileged elite; (upper-class, white, heterosexual, able-bodied, cis-gendered males.) As such, we hope to give the opportunity to people who do not fit within these strict boundaries to have their art work displayed and celebrated, as we believe that everyone’s art deserves to be seen, especially those who might not have advantages, such as financial support, to exhibit or promote their work themselves.
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With members spanning many regions of the United Kingdom, The 27th Collective prides itself on being a group with diverse voices from all walks of life, yet there are a few key defining features that unite all of the artists within our group. We are, in a few words: confident, creative, subversive, liberal, esoteric, queer, radical and passionate. If some or any of these words describe you, then you might be an ideal member!
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There is an annual fee of £10 per person. If the artist is operating from a financially disadvantaged position, we are willing to set up payment plans over a selected period of time for the artist to pay for their membership.
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What to expect from us
This year, The 27th Collective will be featuring an End of year December showcase at a venue in Greater London featuring amazingly talented artists from several regions in the U.K. The theme for this years exhibition will be Rebirth and Reminiscence. The exhibition will be held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December at the AMP Gallery, 1 Acorn Parade, Peckham, SE15 2TZ
That being said, no matter what, you can expect an exhibition full of wonderfully fun, moving, powerful and subversive art from a number of our talented members.
If you would like to support our cause, and our members, you can donate to the27thcollective@gmail.com via PayPal alternatively use the link below.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and are strictly allocated to supporting our artists in their creative endeavours.
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Alternatively, if you don’t have the financial means to support our collective, you can always share us to your friends and family! Any promotion, be it big or small, is greatly appreciated by our artistic community.
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Thank you in advance - love, the team at The 27th Collective.
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Please note: We would be greatly appreciated if any donations were made through the friends and family section of PayPal!
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Founding Members
Donnie O'Shaughnessy Mitchell
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A founding Member and ‘Head of Crafted Arts; including Painting, Drawing and Sculpting’, Donnie O’Shaughnessy Mitchell is a 22 year old artist and writer, who is avidly devoted to her role within The 27th Collective.
She has received special recognition in her hometown of London for her short film; Arkansas Black and was also awarded ‘Best Special Effects Make-up’ for her contributions to her film Wake Up while studying at university in Aberystwyth, Wales, where she lived for four years.
As a staunch feminist who is also a queer person of colour, Donnie’s artistic work is often radically political, with focuses on the female body, sexuality and studies of culture. She works with film, painting and drawing primarily, though she often mixes these media to create a multifaceted experience within her artwork which appeals to all the senses. Her favourite artists include Francisco Goya and Maya Deren.
Her art and budding writing career can be found on her social media @donnieomitchell on Instagram and Twitter.
Twyla Brown
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A founding member of the 27th Collective and head of performance and theatre arts, Twyla produces her art through multiple media including but not limited to writing, photography and fiber art, though chiefly through performance.
She lived and trained in Plymouth and after earning a degree in acting from Plymouth Conservatoire, has since moved to Portsmouth where she currently works in interactive theatre. A highlight of her acting career so far has been working with the Plymouth based theatre company PLZ on the show "The PoZession" where she played the character Lana.
Last year, Twyla also opened her small business; The Motherhooker crochet, where she sells her fiber art. Twyla's interaction with the crochet community has also inspired her in the writing of her latest play (one of about a million), a comedic account of the true dramas that occur within the community.
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Some of Twyla's artistic inspirations include Nan Goldin, Martin Leman, Helen Mirren, Toni Collette, Olivia Coleman, Dawn French, Artemisia Gentileschi and Regina Spektor. Her favourite plays include It's True, It's True, It's True by Breach Theatre and Woyzeck by Georg Büchner.
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Twyla is an avid feminist and trans rights activist. She hopes to have fun creating meaningful and expressive work that embodies her views and both entertains and provokes thought in her audiences.
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Logan Johnson
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Logan is a South London based filmmaker and photographer who is head of moving image within the 27th Collective. Logan has recently graduated from the University of Westminster and is beginning their journey into working as a professional colourist.
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They are also interested in special effects makeup and have created some elaborate prosthetics during their degree.
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Logan is also the co-founder of short film festival that has collaborated with several big brands across the UK to bring filmmaking back to life over lockdown.
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Through the use of moving image Logan hopes to explore themes of gender and sexuality, body image, representation and neurodiversity whilst blending that with imaginative and bold storytelling.
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Their creative filmmaking, photography and makeup can be found on Instagram @loganharryfilms and their website.
Community Guidelines
Treat Everyone with Respect.
Strictly no racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, ableism, fatphobia, classism or facism of any kind permitted.
Respect pronouns. Do not assume pronouns. Be willing to adjust to and inform people who misgender you.
Mental health discussions are encouraged. We are a neurodiverse community and it is important to us that our members feel supported both in their artistic endeavours and their mental health. If you are struggling with any mental health issues please feel free to share as much, or as little, with members of the community that you would like, so that we can support you to the best of our abilities. That said, be mindful of other people's mental health journeys and respect their boundaries.
There are no bad ideas, please feel free to share your work if you are looking for discussion on, inspiration, or validation of an artistic endeavour.
Constructive criticism is encouraged, however be kind with your words. Bullying or shaming will not be tolerated.
A ‘nothing about us without us’ policy will be in place in group discussions. This means that any discussions concerning marginalised groups of people must at least include (and ideally be led by) members of said community.
Active listening is encouraged and will be maintained in all group discussions, this may be mediated by founding members of the 27th Collective where necessary.
Overall, we aim to keep the 27th Collective a fun, friendly, creative and SAFE space for all of our members. We want our members to feel that they can express themselves freely without the fear of being judged here. Please do your part in maintaining this safe and loving space.
Terms and Conditions
Sales and Ownership
The 27th Collective does not own any of the artwork given by its members to display at any of their exhibitions and will not use images of their artwork for promotional material or for financial profit without express permission given by the artist.
The 27th Collective does not own the intellectual property of any art created by its community members, whether included within the Collective’s exhibitions or otherwise.
The 27th Collective will be able to facilitate the sale of any pieces of art if the artist wishes, but only after express permission is given, and the terms of the sale are discussed and finalised.
No photos or videos that include a member of the community will be posted on our socials without express permission from that member.
Copyright
The 27th Collective is not in a position to buy the rights to any pre-made shows, music or footage. The 27th Collective is not currently in a position to pay for the rights to stage a pre-written play. Community members should bear this in mind when making their work if it includes any pre-existing material.
If a community member hopes to use a text or track that has copyright, they are responsible for adhering to legal boundaries when including it within their own work.
If a community member struggles to discern whether they are liable to use any pre-established material, they should discuss with the founding members who will be able to offer support.
However we will not take any legal responsibility for any copyright infringement on the behalf of any one particular artist, or artists who belong to the collective.