An alternative in the mix to today´s online art world offerings.
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:
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Curator posts an exhibition proposal draft on AlternativeArt, followed by closed Q&A with admin.
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If approved, curator sends the proposal draft to curator-selected artists with invitation to participate.
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Artists who agree to participate register with AlternativeArt, then work with curator to finalize the Project Charter and milestone deadlines.
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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.
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Artists populate studio over time with images/videos and descriptions of work as it progresses.
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Artists interact with curator, fellow artists, and public through comments in their studio.
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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 art exhibition.
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Art enthusiasts and collectors can purchase works in the show directly from the artists using the provided online sales transaction facility (Stripe).
Yes. The admin and assessor team read, discuss, and decide based on the curator´s initial 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
Share and collaborate with other curators in joint initiatives