Artunio is a new social network for artists and their audience. It is a combination of a social network and several functionalities that artists need on daily basis for their work. To find out why we work on Artunio and why it is important, go and read – Instagram and social media are not suited for artists.
1. Artunio Space
You can easily connect with important people in your artistic industry whether they are event managers, venue owners, bands, festival organizers, gallery owners you want to work with, art teachers, curators, sculptors and many more.
You will be able to create your own personal profile, event, venue or company profile that operates
in the art industry. Your profile would be easily searchable and everyone will see your experience, passion, skill and important information right away. And the best part is that no one will rate your work by the number of your followers!
You would be able to build a meaningful connection with your audience in an authentic way,
because the formats of content would be adjusted for artists and their needs. No need to adjust your content to the popular taste or ever-changing algorithms. Authenticity over algorithms!
2. Job Finder
With the Job Finder functionality, you would be able to find job opportunities in the art industry worldwide easily. Get listed in the list of professionals, so people interested in working with you would easily find you. All types of jobs in the art industry would be available. You can find job opportunities for yourself, for your team or your company.
If you work more in the offline world, simply go to the event registry and send your applications to
the venues you would like to perform in. You can also find and hire artists and other professionals to work with you.
Did your artist drop out last minute and you need a replacement, or do you need a session musician to work on your new album? Just post the job description with all information and let people interested in working with you to text you and pick someone that suits you the most.
Artunio is created for all artistic fields and also for all professions present in those fields.
The functionalities and features that Artunio would provide are designed in a way that would benefit
artists and other professionals in many aspects of their professional life.
a) Musicians
Do you find it hard being noticed on social media or your website? Well, you are not alone. There is
a lot of professionals working in the music industry that are working even harder and still don’t get
the desired outcomes. Why? Social media are simply not created primarily for artists!
That’s why we’ve created Artunio. Are you a musician looking for a band, or a band looking for your
next gig? Do you compose music or do you work as a session musician or a music teacher? Create a
professional profile and let everyone know who you really are and what you do best.
Get listed in the List of Professionals, let your clients find you and reach outside your usual network
to internationalize your career.
Artunio is created for you if you (examples):
• want to find more clients
• are looking for a short term or long term work opportunities
• are a music teacher or want to create online courses or offline workshops
• work as a sound engineer or lighting technician
• you and your band wants to travel and play more gigs
• want to create music for others as a session musician or a songwriter
• compose or mix music
• create sustainable income as a musician
• are looking for ways to build your audience
• want to become a band member or find musicians to join your project
• are a singer, session musician, freelance musician, producer, songwriter, live sound
engineer, composer, music teacher, lighting designer, band, recording studio etc.
b) Visual artists
Creating an artpiece takes a lot of effort and time. And after years of learning and practicing, there is
another obstacle to overcome. Promoting yourself. Social media are the number one platform for
emerging artists. But are social media that promote “fast (food) content” the best solution?
That’s why we created Artunio. A platform where relevant artistic and creative content is more valued than on other platforms. Create a professional profile and let everyone know who you really are and what you do best.
Find opportunities if you (examples):
• are an art teacher or have online and offline courses
• work as a curator or exhibition designer
• want to display your art pieces in big or small galleries around the world
• want to create custom art pieces for your clients
• are a fashion designer or costume artist
• sell your artworks online
• are looking for ways to build your audience as a tattoo artist
• want to work as an archivist, conservator, heritage manager
• are a ceramist, illustrator, painter, sculpturer, printmaker, designer, crafter, fashion designer, architect, tattoo artist etc.
c) Performers, dancers, actors
Performing arts are probably the most difficult to master. There are also big teams of professionals
that have to take care of the stages, sound, lighting, scenes, costumes and many more. And how
much effort is needed for individuals to build audience or network with professionals around the
world? A lot!
That’s why we created Artunio. A platform where relevant artistic and creative content is more
valued than on other platforms. Create a professional profile and let everyone know who you really are and what you do best.
Find opportunities if you (examples):
• are an acting teacher or have online and offline courses
• work as a theatre or a movie actor
• want to find work opportunities as a dancer
• are a scenographer or production designer
• want to write the best play or book
• are looking for ways to build your audience
• want to raise funds for a play or performance
• are dancer, theatre actor, movie actor, illusionist, mime, puppeteers, circus artist, writer,
scenographer, production designer and many more.
d) Videographers, movie creators, writers
Photos and videos are the fastest way to transmit information or emotions. They are the
communication medium of the 21 st century. Is it good or is the overuse of those technologies
creating even more noise for art to be seen within the millions of photos and videos uploaded daily?
That’s why we created Artunio. A platform where relevant artistic and creative content is more
valued than on other platforms.
Create a professional profile and let everyone know who you really are and what you do best.
Find opportunities if you (examples):
• are a photographer, film teacher or have online and offline courses
• work as a movie director, producer, screenwriter
• want to work on movies around the world;
• are a camera operator, location manager, set designer
• sell your photographs online
• are looking for ways to build your audience as a professional photographer
• want to get financial support for your movie or photo documentary
• are a photographer, camera operator, video-production company, video technician,
producer, multimedia artist and animator, location manager, videographer, director,
screenwriter and many more.
e) Cultural and creative organizations
Artunio is created also for all cultural and creative organizations. There is a lot of work that could be
done easier. Promoting your last exhibition or event? Finding the right people to perform on stage or
professionals to build the stage? Selling tickets or making announcements? Everything you need and
under one roof! That’s why we created Artunio. A platform where relevant artistic and creative content is more valued than on other platforms.
Artunio is created for you if you (examples):
• are a manager of a gallery or an event venue
• work or manage a theatre
• want to work with curated artists around the world
• are a dance company and want to find the best dancers
• sell tickets to your events online
• are looking for ways to build your audience as a museum or creative center
• want to work get financial support for your project or non-profit organization
• are a gallery, event venue, theater, non-profit organization, dance company, event manager,
museum and many more.
Social media (mostly Instagram, Facebook and Tik-Tok) are oriented to fast content. In a way, it is very similar to fast food. It is cheap, fast to produce, easy to get, addicting, and provides satisfaction instantly – dopamine.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” (Albert Einstein)
Same as: “If you judge artists by their ability to beat the algorithm and by the numbers of their followers, they will live their whole life believing they are worthless.” (me)
Instagram does not at all take into account any artistic value. The algorithm just does not care. It only cares about engagement and time spent on the platform, because that is how they make profit.
Pin your event on the Artunio map and let people in the vicinity of that location be notified that there is an event they might be interested in and directly buy tickets. Reach people interested in this type of events from greater distances.
While galleries are still one of the best options, their vulnerability was shown during the pandemic with artists looking for alternative ways to show their art to collectors. Artunio Gallery is meant to connect artists, galleries, and collectors around the world.
Stop using your social media account as your main portfolio. It makes your work look cheaper, unprofessional, it does not show your real qualities and your follower count may even discourage others to work with you.
