Artdc.org
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Artdc.org is an artist collective
Artist collective
An artist collective is an initiative that is the result of a group of artists working together, usually under their own management, towards shared aims...

 in the Washington, DC area with over 2000 artists of all mediums. Artdc.org has helped organize various artist-run initiative
Artist-run initiative
An artist-run initiative is any project run by visual artists to present their and others' projects. They might approximate a traditional art gallery space in appearance or function, or they may take a markedly different approach, limited only by the artist's understanding of the term...

 projects including group shows in transitional spaces.

According to their mission statement, artdc.org aims to bridge the communication gap between artists, galleries, and collectors through its online bulletin board forums and automated galleries as well as organizing face-to-face meetings and events. The forum
Internet forum
An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that messages are at least temporarily archived...

 provides a way to share techniques, self-promote, and discuss many themes of art. This aids cross-communication between various members of the art community and helps inspire new and different forms of creativity. Artdc.org provides individuals the opportunity to network and form relationships with others, allowing a stronger community to develop. Artdc.org represents the community, while artdc.com represents the art space and studios.

Collaborations

Artdc.org has developed collaborations with local organizations through interaction including marketing, event organization, art discussion, and more. Collaborations include, but are not limited to:

  • Artomatic - Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event and Organization
  • Capital Fringe Festival - Capital Fringe, a non-profit organization, connects exploratory artists with adventurous audiences
  • Art Outlet - Amplifying the artist's voice.
  • The DC Conspiracy - A group of comic creators, writers, artists, editors, and more.
  • 88 - A pro-active community
  • Studio - an artdc.org member developed a studio in North East DC, and Hyattsville, MD.
  • Art Space - artdc in Hyattsville, a store front gallery in Maryland
  • art reactor - The art reactor is a collaborative arts education studio project

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