If your artist registry still lives in a downloadable PDF, Google Sheet, or hard-to-update list, you might be doing your artists — and your organization — a disservice.
Today’s audiences (and funders, curators, and fellow artists) expect more than a static list. They want an interactive, searchable, visually engaging experience. And your artists deserve to be seen.
Why Static Registries Fall Short
- Outdated fast — PDFs and spreadsheets don’t update themselves. Once you publish, it’s already on its way to being out of date.
- Hard to search or browse — Visitors can’t easily filter by medium, genre, or location.
- Limited artist expression — Artists can’t showcase multiple works or update their own bios and links.
Your registry should grow with your community, not work against it.
The Dynamic Difference
A modern artist registry is:
- Searchable and filterable — Users can find artists by category, style, or region in seconds
- Member-managed — Artists update their own profiles, portfolios, bios, and events
- Always current — New members, updated images, and upcoming events keep your site alive
- Professional and polished — Custom layouts put your organization’s best foot forward
The result? A platform that’s more useful to your community — and more impressive to grant funders, press, and partners.
Ready to Make the Switch?
We specialize in building artist registries that are custom-fit to your nonprofit’s needs. Whether you’re upgrading from an old system or starting from scratch, we’ll help you create something your artists (and your audience) will love.
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