Can someone explain this to me? Yes, come closer, listen up. I’ve been mulling over something. It’s something that’s been bothering me from the beginning, and it’s still relevant now. So it’s not only an issue at the start but remains a constant concern. When you look at open calls for artists, especially here in the Netherlands, you often see age restrictions—typically between 18 and 35 years old or even younger.
What is that about? Why are they only looking at people between the ages of 18 and 35? What’s the point of having an age limit for something that can be created by anyone, at any age? I didn’t start when I was 18. I never went to art school or any academy. I’m an autodidact. I’m 42 years old now. Over time, I’ve expanded my thinking and become freer in what I want to create and how I approach my art.
So explain to me why there is still a need to impose age limits on competitions and open calls. If you tell me it’s about giving a certain group of people the chance to develop, promote themselves, and gain an audience for their work, then what happens to all the people who fall outside that age range? Do they not need the same opportunities? What’s the problem here?
That was the question I had. Perhaps there are people who can provide answers in the comments. Thank you all for listening to my thoughts.
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