Artists and Designers Bypass Snob Galleries, Sell Work Worldwide, and Smash the "Starving Artist" Myth
In a revolution against the art mob that controls what is seen in galleries and museums, savvy artists have discovered a new route to reach art lovers and art buyers around the world. Bypassing the snobbish venues that regularly exclude the work of talented creators who don't have high-powered social connections, these artists, as well as designers, photographers and artisans, are now using the Internet to parlay a free exhibit site into thousands of dollars of sales and commissions.
Glocester, RI (PRWEB) November 14, 2007 -- In a revolution against the art mob that controls what is seen in galleries and museums, savvy artists have discovered a new route to reach art lovers and art buyers around the world. Bypassing the snobbish venues that regularly exclude the work of talented creators who don't have high-powered social connections, these artists, as well as designers, photographers and artisans, are now using the Internet to parlay a free exhibit site into thousands of dollars of sales and commissions.
"Since it was free to post my info and link to my site I did not expect to get much in return in terms of jobs or calls," says digital artist, painter and illustrator Jay Montgomery, of Marietta, Georgia, USA. "Then, out of the blue I get an email for a job estimate and they said they found me on [this site. I was thrilled to say the least. I'm working on a $5600 job that I got from a free listing at www.thedigitalartist.com."
Designer and founder Carol Pentleton has made it her mission to bring the work of previously unknown visual artists and designers to the world's attention.
"I want to help every artist, designer and artisan smash the myth of the starving artist," she says. "Artists without money or social connections can come here and connect with buyers they may have never been able to meet otherwise.
"Art buyers benefit too," Ms Pentleton continues." The opportunity to discover and buy work in a truly open art and design marketplace generates innovative possibilities for collecting and commissioning art and design for everyone, not just the wealthy."
The site has recently added new tools to help creators and buyers find each other no matter where they live. The new tools include expanded creative categories, feature articles and information, news coverage, a searchable database of exhibitors, forums, and reference material. In response to requests by exhibitors, the site has also added upgraded portfolios and galleries.
Added service levels include:
| | - Portfolio where artists can upload, detail and exhibit 10 images,
- Super Portfolio with a 50 image capacity, and
- Gallery with a 60-image capacity where artists can sell their work directly to the public with no commission charge.
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The Digital Artist (www.thedigitalartist.com), long known for its commitment to inclusiveness, displays and markets work by artists, designers, photographers and artisans worldwide without regard to fame, education, location, gender, race, age, religion, handicap, politics or sexual orientation.
About The Digital Artist: Founded in 1999 to create an alternative to the elitist and inadequate art gallery market, The Digital Artist is the premiere art and design marketing website on the internet today, currently exhibiting work from creators in 72 nations. It provides an avenue for all artists, designers, photographers and artisans to successfully pursue their dreams. To exhibit or view work, visit www.thedigitalartist.com.
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