Making Space for the Arts
Skyrocketing real estate prices have caused the closure of many arts venues in cities around the world. According to the World Cities Culture Forum, this is a global trend and there is a growing need to find new ways to make space for the arts in cities.
ArtsUp was born as a marketplace connecting a global community of artists, fans, and hosts opening up their homes, stores and other private spaces to showcase pop-up performances, exhibits, screenings and more for friends, neighbors and strangers alike. ArtsUp grew across 300+ cities on four continents.
The startup has sought to bring back and democratize some crucial factors behind the Renaissance, such as patronage in terms of space and funding, and technology empowering the artists.
Discover how ArtsUp started and what it set out to achieve in this Voice of America interview. Check out this Huffington Post article to learn about one of my favorite projects, made possible by our product, our team, and—most importantly—our users.