The art world has been rocked by the existential threat of AI-generated art.

You’ve seen it discussed in the headlines…

 

At art and craft fairs…

 

And even in our own Facebook Group…

 

Throughout the past two years, we’ve been watching this all very closely.

We have a responsibility to take changes like this seriously, and not be reactionary. We want to be thought leaders you can trust, not a company that chases headlines.

So we took the time it deserves, and did the market research – on and off Art Storefronts.

Our research led us to a clear and definitive conclusion.

We are taking a stand against AI-generated art.

Art is and has always been human.

Throughout history, art has:

✨ Moved our souls

✨ Sparked cultural and political change

✨ Preserved memories and moments that would have otherwise been lost

✨ Given lasting form to grief, joy, anger, and love

This is something worth protecting.

When AI generates art, it takes over the very act that makes creation meaningful.

Anyone can describe an idea. The magic happens in the making. The decisions, the struggles, the discoveries that transform vision into reality.

We believe AI can meaningfully assist artists. But the execution, the craft, the human touch – that’s sacred.

And here’s the really good news…

Art buyers agree.

 

Collectors are starting to ask a brand new question:

“Who actually made this?”

Before they invest, they want to know a human is behind the work.

Yet no one is stepping up to protect and preserve this.

Not Instagram.

Not Etsy.

Not Saatchi.

We will. 💪

OUR MISSION:

 

We are 25-year art industry veterans.

We’ve dedicated our careers to serving creators, helping them further their careers and making the journey of art more enjoyable.

There have ALWAYS been obstacles:

👉 Galleries that unfairly act as industry gatekeepers and take 50%+ of artists’ profits

👉 Online marketplaces like Etsy that withhold your buyer information and change the algorithms whenever you start to get exposure

👉 And now, AI-generated art that crowds our favorite creative spaces with images that collectors don’t want.

We have carefully designed Art Storefronts to help you circumvent each of these limitations.

✅ YOU earn the maximum amount from the sale of your own work.

✅ The buyer information goes straight to YOU, so that you are able to earn lifelong collectors.

✅ And now, in a world of infinite AI content, we’re becoming the trusted home for verified creators with the launch of the official Human-Made Artist Directory. 🙌

No matter the struggle of the day, we will be here to champion and support your growth as a human artist – constantly investing in new ways to help you connect with buyers that value authenticity.

Want to explore if we’re a fit for your work?

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