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# Student Artwork Marketplaces
ArtStartArt Helps to Support Burgeoning Young Creators in University

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-28 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-artwork
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/artstartart-launches-online-marketplace-to-curate-and-sell-university-student-art-work-300703063.html) & [artstartart](http://artstartart.com/)

There are [countless marketplaces, both online and offline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-hands), that help consumers to support independent artists but ArtStartArt is setting itself apart as a [student artwork platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studeen) to support up-and-coming young artists who are still in school.

Alok Marwaha and Erik Culver created ArtStartArt, inspired by Culver's own experience as a graduate from the [University of Texas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification)' College of Fine Art who created plenty of original art in school, yet didn't quite know what to do with it. As well as helping to support student artists, ArtStartArt helps to connect consumers to accessible art pieces and a percentage of the sales goes back to the participating universities' fine arts programs.

When it comes to looking for art on the platform, browsers will see that ArtStartArt works with rotating curators to spotlight photography, drawings, sculptures and other pieces priced on average for about $300 to $400.

Image Credit: Molly Culver

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Supporting Student Artists:** ArtStartArt is providing a platform for students to sell their artworks and gain exposure. This trend has disruptive innovation opportunities in the education sector and art industry.
- **Connecting Consumers with Accessible Art Pieces:** ArtStartArt's platform is connecting consumers to affordable artworks while supporting students and universities, providing opportunities for innovative marketplaces.
- **Collaborating with Rotating Curators:** ArtStartArt's collaboration with rotating curators showcases different artforms on their platform, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and museum industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Education:** ArtStartArt provides a platform for students to sell their work while still studying, revolutionizing the education industry.
- **Art:** ArtStartArt provides the art industry with a new platform that supports emerging artists and provides affordable artworks to consumers.
- **Museums:** ArtStartArt changing the way art is displayed and curated, presenting a new opportunity for museums to embrace change.

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