Content & Community Policy

Last Updated July 10th, 2025.

At its best, art tells the truth about being human—a mirror to the complex world we share.

Square Foot Show is home to a global community of artists and collectors. That means our platform features a wide range of voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. While we curate the work featured on our site, the art itself represents the voice and perspective of the artist, not an endorsement or expression of Square Foot Show’s views. Sometimes, the work artists share touches on personal, cultural, or political themes. We welcome that complexity. We also take seriously the responsibility of curating a shared space—on our platform and in our social channels.

Here’s how we navigate that responsibility:

1. We welcome art that speaks into pain, beauty, and contradiction.

Art can be celebratory, critical, challenging, and full of longing. We believe artists should be free to explore the world as they see it—including its injustices, tensions, and hopes.

2. We don’t host content that promotes hate, harm, or dehumanization.

We won’t share or promote content—intentionally or not—that glorifies violence, bigotry, or hatred. This includes targeting or demeaning any individual or group based on identity.

3. Symbols carry layered meanings, and interpretation isn’t always shared.

What feels like cultural expression to one person may feel painful or threatening to another. We don’t make decisions based solely on how something appears or is perceived—but we don’t ignore impact either.

When a post sparks concern, we consider:

The artist’s stated intent
The broader context of the post
Whether it reasonably promotes or glorifies harm

Whenever possible, we reach out to the artist before making a decision. Context matters more than assumptions.

4. What we post vs. what you post: social media guidelines

The line between personal and shared content can get blurry—especially with tags, mentions, and collaborative posts. Here’s how we approach it:

Posts we share or collaborate on (e.g. joint posts, features, or reels) are treated as part of Square Foot Show’s platform. These must align with our content values.
Posts on artists’ personal feeds are their own. We don’t monitor or moderate personal accounts. However, if public content is brought to our attention—especially when it’s directly linked to our brand—we may choose not to collaborate further if it repeatedly conflicts with the kind of community we’re trying to foster.
If concerns arise, we may pause or remove shared content and contact the source to better understand the context. Sometimes, we will choose to step back from future collaborations to protect trust across the community.

This isn’t about creating a moral litmus test. It’s about balancing expression with responsibility.

5. Shared posts reflect shared space, not shared beliefs.

Collaborative content exists in a shared space between the artist and Square Foot Show. We do our best to ensure these posts reflect our values of respect, dignity, and inclusion.

At the same time, artists may hold views or express positions that reflect their own lived experience, cultural identity, or political convictions. When we share collaborative content, we highlight the artist’s creative expression—not endorsing every belief or statement they may hold.

Artists are responsible for their own expressions—on their feeds, in their captions, and their public statements. We ask collaborators to respect the diversity of our audience, and we reserve the right not to promote content that crosses into dehumanization or the incitement of violence or harm.

6. We curate with care.

We’re not aiming for artificial neutrality. We’re building a space where different voices can coexist without enabling harm. That means making judgment calls, often in real time. We may not always get it right, but we aim to act with integrity, humility, and transparency.

7. We amplify artists, but don’t endorse every idea.

Artwork submitted to the show reflects the artist’s creative voice and perspective. It does not represent the views of Square Foot Show, even when it is hosted or displayed on our platform. Our role is to spotlight creative work and help connect artists with collectors, not to vet or approve every perspective or symbol. While we assess each case individually, we also recognize that some symbols carry strong, widely held associations that we can’t ignore, regardless of personal or cultural intent. In such cases, we weigh the artist’s intent alongside public impact and community norms. That said, we take responsibility for the tone and trust of the space we curate.

If you have a concern—or you’re unsure how something might land—reach out. We’d rather have a conversation than jump to conclusions.

—The Square Foot Show Team