About

Momus (est. 2014) is an online platform for art writing and criticism. Our activities encompass publishing, Momus: The Podcast, and mentorship programs including Residencies and Fellowships. In both the long and short term, we aim to serve underrepresented art writers and under-addressed readerships. We are committed to a model of discourse that is plural and rigorous.

Momus works with the conviction that art writing is integral to our cultural ecosystem, and that a better infrastructure for supporting and elevating art writers is one we need to make for ourselves. In all that we do, Momus works to foster a community for arts writing that is responsive and collaborative. In this effort, we’ve developed valued partnerships with other industry leaders.

In October 2024, Momus celebrated its tenth anniversary. Our platform continues to grow in momentum and reach—finding new audiences at a time when many legacy publications are losing trust and relevance. In the past year, our readership has increased by over 15%, our social media following has grown by 30%, and the number of applications to our mentorship programs has more than doubled.

Our editors and contributors are experiencing an increased sense of responsibility in a diminished field; this is a vital moment for Momus to serve a growing audience and stabilize our future. We offer the kind of resources that have become increasingly rare and necessary to arts writing, criticism, and culture reporting. We have built an ecosystem for arts discourse that is multivocal, creative, and flourishing; a foundation to welcome new writers and readers for years to come.

Momus relies on the support of sponsors and individual readers. Please visit our Donate or Advertise pages for how you can contribute to Momus.