I created the AACOPhilly with my art so fellow autistic artists because Creativity is powerful it’s my moral imperative to change the world
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
The Largest Pop-UP Art Shows for Fellow Autistic, Neurodivergent & Disabled Artists in the City of Philadelphians with Mini EXPO of informational Tables that Autistic People want to see at our Events in Philadelphia, PA. the Birthplace of Liberty (though people were here already, Today we are able to inturn take care of the Land and Water Sources as well as to connect with the living ancestors of the land too.
Where do you find inspiration?Never forgetting the difference that we make in this world 1. The community itself. The biggest source is the artists. Every person who walks into AACOP brings their own way of seeing the world—different sensory experiences, different communication styles, different stories. That diversity is the inspiration. The mission is literally built around creating space for those voices to exist and be seen. AACOP wasn’t created from theory—it was created for those ages 5 to 75.
What would you do with $25,000?The Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia (AACOP) would use $25,000 to recover from losing our office in early 2026, which disrupted operations and work-life separation. Funds would secure a small office/studio, cover basic setup, support artist programs and exhibitions, and strengthen outreach. A portion would fund administrative needs, with a small reserve for emergencies—helping AACOP stabilize, rebuild, and continue serving the community.
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