ArtPerk

There's a new web resource for artists and art related organizations called ArtPerk.  Other than having a very catchy sounding name, ArtPerk, created by Salam Dahbour and Missy Loewe, is out to build the most efficient and helpful site for both artists and posting organizations. Salam and Missy's collective experience in writing web sites and working with (and as) artists aided in the site design. They have entered shows, jurored shows, unpacked shows, hung shows, and over the years learned what artists and sponsoring organizations want and need in order to do what we’re all supposed to do – bring people together to share, discuss, purchase, and enjoy artist’s work.

There are plenty of other central posting sites for arts information, but ArtPerk boasts that it does a few things most other websites of this type do not. You have the ability to search for opportunities by media , by location, and other search parameters.  Nice.

Having spent some time navigating the site and even posting Migration's next exhibit announcement, I found it to be both thorough and very user friendly.  For the future, ArtPerk promises the site will feature discussion forums, articles on art business formation and success, even better ways to search, art related news feeds, and more interactive features to help artists and sponsoring organizations.

Although ArtPerk is based in the DC metro area, it lists national opportunities.  Keep your eye on this site.