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SUSTAINABILITY AT 11:ELEVEN GALLERY

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A considered approach to how we operate, create, and engage.

Sustainability at 11:Eleven gallery is embedded in how the gallery operates, curates, and engages.

 

We focus on how the gallery operates, how exhibitions are built, and how we work with artists, partners, and our community. The aim is simple: reduce unnecessary impact while continuing to create ambitious, accessible experiences.

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Sustainability at 11:Eleven gallery extends beyond environmental considerations; it includes how art is accessed, who it reaches, and how the gallery contributes to the wider cultural ecosystem.

APPROACH

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Sustainability at 11:Eleven gallery is shaped through how the gallery operates.

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We prioritise local artists, vendors, and collaborators, design exhibitions and events with reuse in mind, and favour digital communication where possible.

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The gallery is easily accessible by foot, public transport, and shared travel, encouraging lower-impact ways of visiting.

COMMUNITY

Sustainability also means investing in people.​

 

11:Eleven gallery works closely with local artists, schools, and organisations across Washington, DC, providing exhibition opportunities, mentorship, and access to the arts.​

 

Through workshops, internships, and partnerships, the gallery supports pathways into the creative industries and contributes to a more inclusive arts ecosystem.

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OPERATIONS

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We take a measured approach to how the gallery is run:

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  • Reusable exhibition materials and signage, where possible

  • Recycling and responsible disposal of materials

  • Preference for local and independently operated suppliers

  • Event formats that minimise unnecessary production

ACCESS

The gallery is committed to being welcoming and accessible.

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We continue to review how the space is experienced across exhibitions, events, and programmes, ensuring it remains open, navigable, and comfortable for all visitors.

VISITING

Located in Downtown Washington, DC, the gallery is easily reached by public transport, on foot, or by shared transport.

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Guests are encouraged to consider lower-impact ways of travelling to and from the gallery.

Sustainability at 11:Eleven gallery is ongoing.  ​It evolves alongside the gallery, the artists we work with, and the community we are part of.

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