I am pleased to announce news of a new web initiative aimed at visual artists. This is an independent directory/resource with information and news for visual arts, including fine artists, crafters, graphic artists, sculptors, and photographers. This is not a club or fee-based group, but a free community service.
Introducing markhamartcollective.com
Why you ask?
The visual art community needs a current local resource and voice, hence the development of this site. An ongoing entity, it will serve to supplement arts information not currently offered locally. Whether from the Markham, Unionville, Aurora, Thornhill and elsewhere in York Region, we will strive to keep the news up-to-date. There are many collective sites like this, but the difference is that most of the articles, blogs and news information is supplied by people like you.
What’s in it for you?
We invite you to list your name in the directory (for free) which will be linked to your website or blog. Linking on this site will also benefit your search engine strategy depending on how popular the site gets. Reciprocal links are welcome but not required. If you have an event you want to have posted, contact us and we’ll list it as soon as we can.
Visit the site and you’ll see categories including: Art Health, Event listings, Calls for submissions, a Blog, artist spotlight ‘On the Wall‘, Artist tips and tricks, Artist directory and interesting links.
The site will also be used as a sounding box for times when we need to voice our concerns. You may know that some artists and arts groups have asked political leaders (and prospects) questions on visual artist support. We will also advocate on your behalf. Dialogue takes two and we intend to keep asking for support.
If you wish to be included in the directory and/or have offerings of tips and resources, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the online form.
Feel free to visit the website at, www.markhamartcollective.com and yes, pass it on to your colleagues and artist friends. See and be seen.
