In Indonesia, contemporary art has historically developed through informal, collective, and community-driven infrastructures. Independent spaces, artist initiatives, and cultural organisations have often survived through networks of trust, friendship, generosity, and shared commitment.

Cemeti is part of this ecosystem. Our history is built not only through financial support, but through the many artists, audiences, collaborators, volunteers, and communities who have contributed their time, knowledge, care, and energy.

We believe that people are the most important infrastructure of art. Every relationship, collaboration, and act of support helps sustain the possibility of independent artistic practice.

Our greatest commitment—and our true patrons—are the people who have made Cemeti possible: the artists, communities, collaborators, audiences, and friends whose trust, care, and generosity have sustained this institution since its beginning.