The curators make the difference. And the focus on process, relationships, and creative
journeys which are often overlooked ingredients of successful shows. AlternativeArt aims to bring you closer to the artist, to open a window onto their daily
struggle, and help viewers gain an appreciation of what goes on behind-the-scenes in the studio, through the ups-and-downs, where art is made.
Curators provide the structure and context that allows artists concentrate more directly on meaning in their work.
AlternativeArt.org sets in place the framework for this to happen.
JP Delaney is the current administrator. In the early 2000´s JP setup artprocess.com a website dedicated to the promotion of communication between artists. By teaming up with curators this time, AlternativeArt and JP strive to provide a framework and vision for sustained communication to a wider art-curious audience.
Two motivations, principally: 1 ) To champion talented unknown and overlooked artists, young and not-so-young, and provide them the much-needed
boost that recognition offers. 2 ) Present curators a practical, risk-free workspace to test ideas and trial new artists.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
1
Curator contacts AlternativeArt with idea/theme for a show.
2
Curator posts draft exhibition proposal online with AlternativeArt.
3
Link to draft proposal sent to curator-selected artists for comment with invitation to participate.
4
Artists work with curator to agree and finalize proposal and deadline.
5
Each artist is allocated a separate online area (a studio) to document the creation of their work for the show.
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Artists add brief plan of work in opening their studio.
7
Artists populate studio over time with images/videos and descriptions of work as it progresses.
8
Artists interact with curator, fellow artists, and public through comments in their studio.
9
Curator maintains dedicated section to document overall show news, progress, and impressions on how
exercise is advancing towards deadline.
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AlternativeArt publicizes artists' work-in-progress and encourages public interaction with artists.
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On reaching deadline, final works are assembled and launched in online exhibition.
Yes. The admin and assessor team read, discuss, and decide based on the curator´s proposal and following the admin/curator Q&A
during the detailed proposal form exercise.
As a curator, AlternativeArt can help you:
Develop and showcase your skills on an innovative platform
Test new exhibition ideas and trial new artists
Easily collaborate with your artists, individally, and as a group
Create a comprehensive digital archive of exhibition development
Increase professional visibility through a global platform
Curator's Dashboard: Track project progress, artist activity, public engagement, and sales analytics
Earn a percentage commission on sales of artworks in your projects
As an artist, AlternativeArt can help you:
Engage a global audience with your creative process
Build strong collaborative bonds with fellow artists
Sell your artwork directly to collectors
Document and publicize your entire creative journey
Receive real-time feedback and support
Build a detailed, time-stamped digital portfolio
Associate with like-minded professionals
To provide a compelling alternative to today´s online art world offerings.
Certainly. Artworks shown are for sale and can be bought directly from the artist on this site...Howto to follow.