The Top 3 Artistic Entrepreneur Sites
As the Internet evolves, it continues to bring an added dimension into areas that aren’t often thought of as translating to an online medium. Take art for example. Art lovers have embraced virtual art galleries for years, but now that interest has led to the creation of online art networks. There are three websites in particular where their creativity in creating a web presence should be applauded.
While many art groups struggle with limited resources and financial limitations, the Internet is becoming their canvas to a stage full of opportunities. The creative side is thinking in business terms and the end result is global art networks that serve the needs of the local art community while attracting new supporters and artists.
There are many art related sites, but the ones that bring a comprehensive approach to the art world promote interactive contributions from around the world. These 3 artistic entrepreneur websites are masterpieces in opening the art world to a whole new generation, while at the same time gaining many more supporters than ever thought possible.
1. Artslant.com
Fairly new to the scene having been established in 2006, Artslant.com has quickly become the leading site for the contemporary art community. Founded by artists Georgia Fee and Catherine Ruggles, the art portal provides art happenings in cities around the world. The searchable calendar features openings, exhibits and art events by date, while the list of galleries gives visitors a handy guide to art museums and galleries in the cities they will be visiting.
Along with art news, Artslant.com offers visitors a virtual exhibition of works by hundreds of contemporary artists. But what sets Artslant.com apart from other art-related sites is its functionality. Artists and others in the field can register and add their events and openings, or create their own gallery of works on the site.
2. HumbleVoice.com
Made for artists by artists, humblevoice.com is a community of artists, musicians, photographers, videographers, musicians, filmmakers, poets, writers, other artisans, art supporters and those who simply appreciate their works. Established in 2006, the website allows artists to create their own community of family and friends as well as share their works with a global audience.
Each artist has the ability to manage and update their own site, while visitors can easily browse current events, get artist insight by reading their blogs, and purchase or download art, photography, music, videos and more.
3. Virb.com
This social art network is one of the comprehensive around, connecting artists with those interested in their works. The range of art topics is far-reaching, from art and music to fashion and film. Any type of work can be posted, from a band’s latest release to a blogger’s recent thoughts. What’s exciting about virb.com is that it is entirely community created.
It’s exciting to see how the Internet has changed the way we view art. It has elevated the art world to a whole new level and has inspired collaboration between various mediums. With the creativity that artists bring to these sites, one can only image what will develop.
If you have a top artistic entrepreneurs website that you believe belongs on the top list, leave us a comment and tell us about it.
Matthew Toren
Hey great post.. Humblevoice looks awesome. I actually had someone do a guest post on my site recently very much in this industry.. website is crimsonkaie.com.. definitely worth checking out.
Cheers
Will
I enjoyed the post but wondered how you arrived at these 3 as your top pics? Also re your comment, “the Internet is becoming their canvas to a stage full of opportunities”, have you seen evidence that this is actually translating into business transactions involving significant $$?
My College friend Dylan, an art major, has been making money writing articles for the paperbagwriter, I am not sure if you have head of it but there is the site if you want to check it out. Its pretty cool. I am digging humble voice actually. Pretty legit stuff right there.
Till then,
Jean
The 3 sites truly present arts. The great thing about it too, is that, people may know whose artwork did catch their attention. We would know if that can be a start of something big?