Realize your goals as an artist, starting with your peers.
Whether you’re knee-deep in acrylics or just putting pencil to paper, the most rewarding way to get across that finish line is with the support of others.
The art world is an overwhelming place to navigate on your own. We’re here to make sure you don’t have to.
Our platform supports emerging and underrepresented artists who are seeking a more connected and communal way to grow their careers. We believe the best way to do that is by surrounding yourself with likeminded people.
Artists also deserve a clear and info-rich path to their successes. Our Membership grants complete access to our platform’s core offerings, plus additional programs, forums, and partner perks designed exclusively for Essentials Members.
MEET THE COHORT
Find your next collaborator; get feedback from industry pros; exchange ideas with new friends. Whatever you are planning for, do it alongside artists and advocates who get it.
$25/MONTH
Sign up on a monthly basis - no annual commitments necessary.
Get connected to art world peers with the Essentials Membership.
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Meet, share feedback & resources, and learn alongside other emerging artists.
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Our Forum hosted on our private members site is the water cooler for our online community - ask and answer questions, share stories, exchanges resources and feedback here.
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The Exchange is our monthly virtual series where invited guests discuss industry related topics and share their expertise to help demystify the art world. This program is a key point of connection through the membership, where you will meet arts leaders and professionals in real time and often receive tips on common pain points for artists navigating the emerging art ecosystem. The Exchange is exclusive to Essentials Members.
The Exchange is also a way to link up with your Essentials Member cohort for social time and networking during the first 30 minutes of each program session. -
Connect 1-on-1 with your peers in our quarterly Studio Visit Swap. Artists are paired up to exchange studio visits online or IRL. Practice the skill of sharing about your practice and make lasting connections in this valuable exchange.
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Our Office Hours Sessions provide the opportunity to connect 1-on-1 for a direct advising session with either of our co-founders Kat or Lauren, our invited Exchange presenters, or an external industry guest we've brought in for visits to receive focused feedback on any topic or goal of your choosing.
These 30 minute private sessions allow for direct conversation with our founders and invited professionals.
Sessions are an additional cost, with fees ranging from $25 - $50 per session. This goes directly to our invited guests, outside of sessions with the founders.
Essentials Members get complete access to our private interactive site where all opportunities, programs, resources, and connection with fellow members is centralized.
artist Sophia Sobers in her studio
& dig even deeper with direct resources to develop your studio practice.
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The Opportunities Listing is a monthly curated list of the best open calls and opportunities across the US, including grants, residencies, proposals, fellowships, and open call exhibitions.
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The Members Directory is a public facing directory on our website, where your profile will be included. Each member profile includes a bit about them and samples of their artwork - a great resource for artists, arts professionals, and collectors to discover emerging artists and their work!
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We record and archive each session of The Exchange. So don’t worry if you miss a live program - you can access recordings whenever, where ever in our Programs Archive. We’ve got programs recorded all the way back to 2020!
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Our Partner Perks include offers from our external rewards partners, such as discounted or free art fair tickets, exclusive access to private workshops, and more!
Stuck on where to begin?
Join as a Starter Member.
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Starter Membership gives you access to:
our monthly Opportunities Listing
our main community Forum
You can also upgrade to Essentials Membership at any time when you’re feeling ready to connect further with the cohort.
We invite art world professionals into the network each month.
Register for The Exchange or sign up for Office Hours* to connect directly with industry curators, dealers, coaches, artists, writers and collectors.
*Office Hours are available to Essentials Members for an additional direct-to-guest subsidized fee.