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Why a Good Artist Search Tool Makes Your Site More Than Just a Directory
If your artist registry is just a long alphabetical list, you’re missing a huge opportunity. The true power of a digital registry lies in how people use it — and that starts with search. Search and filter tools let users: A good search tool transforms your registry from a passive archive into an active resource.…
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From Static to Dynamic: Upgrading Your Artist Registry for the Modern Web
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…
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Never Miss a Renewal: How Automatic Billing Can Save Your Staff Hours Each Month
Membership renewals are essential — but chasing them manually is a headache. If your staff is sending individual reminders, tracking payments in a spreadsheet, or worse, forgetting who’s expired, it’s time for a better solution. With automatic billing: It’s a win-win: your members stay active without interruption, and your staff gets back time to focus…
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A New Way to Feature Sponsors That Actually Gets Them Seen
Many arts organizations rely on sponsors — but let’s be honest, the usual methods (a logo at the bottom of a page or in a PDF) don’t offer much value. With a custom artist registry, you can integrate sponsor visibility in new, meaningful ways: When sponsors are tied to active content — like events and…
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How an Events Calendar Keeps Your Artist Community Connected — and Growing
For nonprofit arts organizations, community is everything. But keeping members connected — and making sure the public sees the energy of your group — can be a challenge. That’s where an integrated events calendar comes in. Instead of relying on manual email blasts or hoping artists share their own events, give them the tools to…
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Let Your Members Drive Your Content: The Power of Artist Portfolios and Events
If you run a nonprofit arts organization, you already know how hard it is to keep your website fresh, engaging, and up to date. But what if your members could do that for you — effortlessly? That’s the power of letting your artist community drive your content through custom portfolios and shared event listings. Artist Portfolios…
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Why Your Members Will Love a Custom Artist Profile Page
If you’re part of a nonprofit arts association, you already know how important it is to give your artists visibility. But what if you could offer them even more — without asking them to build their own website or wrestle with complicated tech? A custom artist profile page on your organization’s site is one of…
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Top Mistakes Arts Organizations Make with Their Online Artist Portfolios (And How to Avoid Them)
An online artist portfolio system can be one of the most valuable tools an arts organization offers — but too often, clunky or disconnected setups create more problems than solutions. If your goal is to showcase artists professionally, manage memberships easily, and grow your community, avoiding these common mistakes can save you major headaches. Here…
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10 Reasons Your Nonprofit Artist Association Needs an Artist Registry
If you’re part of a nonprofit arts association, one of the most powerful tools you can offer your community is a public artist registry. An artist registry isn’t just a nice-to-have feature — it’s a strategic asset that can boost your visibility, funding, and community impact in ways you might not expect. Here are the…
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The Importance of Search & Filter Features in Artist Registries
(And How We Help Nonprofits Customize Them) When it comes to building a successful online artist registry, beautiful design and strong content are important — but they aren’t enough on their own. To truly serve your community, your registry needs to be easily searchable and intuitive to navigate. At the heart of a great user…
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How a Custom Artist Registry Can Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Grant Applications
For nonprofit arts organizations, winning grants isn’t just about having a great mission — it’s about proving your impact, demonstrating access and equity, and showing your organizational strength. One powerful (and often overlooked) tool that can help you achieve all of these goals is a custom-built online artist registry. Here’s why an artist registry isn’t…
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BeaconArts: Artist Registry QuickStart
Welcome aboard! Here’s a quick checklist to get you up and running with an online portfolio on the new BeaconArts registry. We recommend: Portfolio Essentials: – Preview & publish…. Then second steps: Details are in the video below. Hope this helps, and if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!