# African Artist Assist Sites African Cartel Gives Struggling Artists an Online Outlet By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-cartel References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/style_design/africancartel/) & [africancartel](http://www.africancartel.com/) African Cartel is an awesome new website that aims to help struggling African artists make it big. In America a struggling artist goes through trying times. In Africa a struggling artist often toes a fine line between life and death as they struggle to find stable employment and avoid civil wars. African Cartel connects you to these artists, letting you learn more about their work and their lives. The Cape Town-based website has a variety of works for sale with artists also taking on custom creations if asked. If people are willing to pay $50 for small bags filled with New York City garbage, then hopefully they're willing to at least donate some of their time to checking out African Cartel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Art Marketplaces:** African Cartel's success highlights the potential for online platforms connecting struggling artists with buyers. - **Social Impact Investing:** Investing in African artists and supporting their work can create meaningful social impact and economic opportunities. - **Cultural Exchange Platforms:** African Cartel showcases the demand for platforms that foster cultural exchange and appreciation through art. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** African Cartel demonstrates the growth potential for e-commerce platforms catering to unique and diverse artistic offerings. - **Art and Design:** The success of African Cartel highlights the need to support and promote artists, opening up opportunities for collaborations and partnerships within the art and design industry. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** African Cartel's focus on social impact presents opportunities for social entrepreneurs looking to create sustainable businesses that support artists while addressing societal challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohart-platform.md) - [Specialized Ethical Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-commerce-platform.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Kids Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show.md) - [Art Identity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idart.md) - [Art Portfolio Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-spoon.md) - [African Fashion Futures Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fashion-futures-incubator.md) - [Affordable Artist-Focused Art Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-retail.md) - [Affordable Fine Art Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-art-america.md)