12ø is a collective based in London, motivated by interesting processes rather than shiny exhibitions. We create projects that exploit the gaps in our knowledge and our eagerness to learn.
We are striving to create a programme that promotes, challenges and encourages artistic practice in all its manifestations rather than scoring points for the CV. For us to do this, it’s paramount that we have an open, flexible, and supportive approach, catering to artists' development and their individual needs. For this to be possible we recognise that we need to focus and take responsibility both in our programme and organisational structures to effectively remove barriers. You can read our organisation guidelines/policy here.
We have received two grants from Arts Council England. We are currently in the middle of the second grant funded programme. You can see the budget from our first funded programme here.
We actively encourage the use of access docs for anyone we work with, so that we know what we need to do to facilitate and provide an equal access to work, for more information on access docs for artists please visit: Access Docs for Artists website
We invite criticism to improve what we do and how we do it, if there's something you see, hear or feel about how we do things we would be grateful for your input. If you’d like to say something, you can email us at info@12ocollective.com or you can do so anonymously through our bad reviews page.
Current members: Eva Duerden, Kelly Lloyd & Lou Macnamara
Former members: Jacob Watmore, Jeff Ko & Chloe Miller
Press:
The Name of the next Song - Interview with Valentina Orrù
Art Connect - Working Together as a Creative Collective
Kelly
Also known as: Kelly
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Fav colour: Orange (clementines, traffic signs, sunsets...)
Eye Colour: Espresso
Resting Face: Definitely Listening
Functional or Sexy: Functional
Righty or lefty: Righty
Pet name: Pizza Party
Fav tv show: The Good Place
Have a Crush? Applications open
Broken a bone: No
Do you believe in miracles: Only the non-religious ones...
Lou
Also known as: Eva (interchangeable)
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Fav colour: Blue (shade depending on the context)
Eye Colour: North Sea Blue
Resting Face: Worried
Functional or Sexy: Sexy
Righty or lefty: lefty
First Award: The Happy Smiley Award (the 1st ever)
Fav tv show: R.H.O.B.H.
Have a Crush? many. Yes it’s a secret.
Broken a bone: yes
Do you believe in miracles: no
Eva
Also known as: "Ava"
Zodiac sign: Sagitarius
Fav colour: kinda sicky/ pinky / pistachio-y beige
Eye colour: Builders tea brown
Resting Face: firm but fair
Functional or Sexy: functional
Favorite music genre: 90s sofa advert songs
Righty or lefty: lefty
Fav tv show: Law & Order : Special Victims Unit
Broken a bone: no
Do you have a crush? I think everybody does.
Do you believe in miracles: “the easy answer is no…”