# Artwork Discovery Networks 'Artwork Hunt' Allows Users to Discover Art and Promote Their Work By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-art References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/artwork-hunt) & [artworkhunt](https://artworkhunt.com) It's never easy to get your artwork out there in the public eye when you're an artist, so 'Artwork Hunt' is a new kind of network that aims to help get new artists showcased and have other users discover art. 'Artwork Hunt' consists of a [community of those who love art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparlit) and acts as a forum for users to post their creations and have others [rate their work, provide feedback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalcritic) and much more. It also acts as a place for people to [purchase the artwork of artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arttech) to support their passion and identify newcomers who have a true knack for their craft. The art world can come across to some as being pretentious, so 'Artwork Hunt' acts as a digital means to help break down those stigmas and help everyone discover art in new ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artwork Discovery Networks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms that connect artists with a community of art enthusiasts, providing opportunities for exposure, feedback, and sales. - **Community-driven Art Promotion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online communities that empower users to promote and discover artwork, challenging traditional gatekeepers in the art world. - **Digital Art Marketplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building online marketplaces that connect artists directly with buyers, allowing for greater accessibility and support of emerging talent. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Art Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms that connect artists with a community of art enthusiasts, providing opportunities for exposure, feedback, and sales. - **Community-driven Art Networks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online communities that empower users to promote and discover artwork, challenging traditional gatekeepers in the art world. - **Online Art Marketplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building online marketplaces that connect artists directly with buyers, allowing for greater accessibility and support of emerging talent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohart-platform.md) - [Art Portfolio Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-spoon.md) - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Art Identity Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idart.md) - [Artistic QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-artwork-directory.md) - [SaaS Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saas-hunt.md) - [Artistic Feedback Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-art-review.md) - [Kids Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show.md) - [Startup Promotion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacehunt.md)