GlobalGeniuses - Connect, Collaborate & Create!
Creating an innovative platform for connecting artists, art collectors and enthusiasts.
Project Description
GlobalGeniuses is a digital art platform that helps new and emerging artists who are struggling to gain exposure get the recognition and opportunities they deserve. To do this, we match artists with the right tools and collaborations while helping them gain exposure through our Live Virtual Exhibitions. And we also match art enthusiasts/collectors with artists they want to support and other art collectors for business. We are committed to prioritizing underrepresented artists including black, people of color, female and disabled artists.
The following are the most prevailing problems new and emerging artists experience.
1.) It is extremely challenging to get exposure as a new or emerging artist. This is a problem because in order to be successful you need to make sales and without exposure it's hard to make sales. 2.) Because emerging artists aren't making enough money, it makes paying for galleries and agents really challenging. 3.) Lastly, because most new and emerging artists do not have representation, they do not know the modern tools and technology to advance their careers. Each of these problems are connected and exaggerate the other two.
We solve these problems by: 1.) Designing and developing a Live Virtual Exhibition feature that helps artists gain global exposure. 2.) Implementing an affordable subscription plan that significantly reduces the use of expensive galleries and agents 3.) Giving emerging artists access to tools and technologies that will help them manage and market their career efficiently and effectively.
GlobalGeniuses is built specifically for new and emerging artists who are are struggling to manage their careers and gain the exposure they need to make a living.
I am uniquely qualified to solve this problem because this is one that has impacted my life personally. I decided to take a traditional career path and become an engineer despite loving singing. I want others to do what I did differently and pick the arts as a career and not as a side hustle. In addition to my passion and experience, I have an extensive network of diverse artists who need what I'm building and an experienced team.
We are raising $41,462K to fund the launch and modification of our Live Virtual Exhibition feature for our disabled artists, development of an NFT marketplace that will be incorporated on the platform where artists can sell their artworks, for marketing & operational costs.
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This reward bundle is essential if you want to support female artists. Although female artists have been involved in the making of art throughout history, their work, when compared to that of their male counterparts, has been often obfuscated, overlooked, and undervalued. The Western canon has historically valued men's work over women's. Many of women's works have also been wrongly attributed to men artists. Women in art have been faced with challenges due to gender biases in the mainstream fine art world. They have often encountered difficulties in training, travelling, and trading their work, as well as gaining recognition. And because of this, we would like to use this bundle to support all female artists in our community.
You'll get:
- A FREE 3-month subscription which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
- An autographed digital print/copy of a female artist artwork. And this piece with be dedicated to you for your support.
Back our campaign with any donation amount simply because you believe in our mission. We are so grateful for your love and support!
This reward will give you FREE Live Virtual Exhibitions and a “Things you can’t miss in Barcelona, Spain list” put together by a professional guide and local of Barcelona Spain.
Your Support an artist Pack I includes:
- A FREE 1- month subscription on our platform which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
- Things you can’t miss in Barcelona, Spain. The list was put together by a professional tour guide. The list includes restaurants, hotels, attractions, monuments and more! http://bitly.ws/pJq9
This reward is for all up-and-coming artists in our community. We will give you a shoutout on ALL our socials.
Select this reward and:
- You get a shout out on all our social media platforms throughout the campaign.
This reward will give you FREE Live Virtual Exhibitions and a digital copy of an artwork from one of our artists.
Your Support an artist Pack II includes:
- A digital print of artwork from one of our artists.
- A FREE 2-month subscription which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
This reward will be used to support all black artists in our GlobalGeniuses community. Historically black artists have been overlooked and under-represented. They are absent from historical art collections in some of the world's largest museums, galleries and major auctions. Most of the paintings and portraits hanging on the walls of these institutions were created by white men and feature prominent white figures in American or European history. We would love to use this reward to promote our black artists and give them the exposure they deserve.
You'll get:
- An autographed digital print/copy of a black artist’s artwork. And this piece will be dedicated to you for your support.
- A private Live Virtual Exhibition of the artist. You will be getting a personal invite from the artist.
- A customized itinerary of tours in Barcelona, Spain and its surrounding areas designed for you based on your interests.
This reward will be used to support artists in remote parts of the world who have limited access to technology and struggle with getting their work out to a wider audience. We would like to use this reward to help address this challenge.
You’ll get:
- Custom work done for you by one of our artists.
- In addition, you will be getting FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS for 5 months. These exhibitions will also include access to private Live Virtual Exhibitions. You will get personal invitations from our artists.
- A FREE private walking tour of the Gothic quarter and Picasso Museum in the City of Barcelona, Spain!
- Plus, we’ll show our love and honor you on our website’s donor wall.
This one is for all supporters of the arts who want to contribute and pay it forward to our disabled artists. We have a growing number of disabled artists in the GlobalGeniuses community who would like to showcase their work, however, the current Live Virtual Exhibition needs to be modified to their needs. Your money will go into the development of a modified Live Virtual Exhibition feature for our disabled artists
Select this reward and:
- As a thank you, we’ll send you a rewards pack:
- Custom work done by one of our disabled artists for you.
- In addition to the features of the premium package on our platform, you will be getting FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS for 6 months. These exhibitions will also include access to private Live Virtual Exhibitions. You will get personal invitations from our artists.
- Flamenco show + dinner in the city of Barcelona, Spain
- Plus, we’d love to honor you on our website’s donor wall, recognizing you as a generous supporter of our disabled artists.
This sponsorship level is for companies and individuals who are genuinely committed to supporting artists who struggle to make a living. And want to contribute to modifying the tools and technologies on the platform to enable these artists manage their careers effectively and make sales while improving their quality of life.
Select this reward and:
- Your entire donation goes into modifying the Live Virtual Exhibition feature and building an NFT marketplace where artists can rent and sell their art.
- Putting your money where your heart is package (custom work by one of the artists, FREE 6 months Live Virtual Exhibitions including, walking tour in the Gothic quarters and Picasso Museum in the city of Barcelona)
- A FREE winery tour in the Catalonia region of Spain which includes (transportation, wine tasting and lunch).
- As a thank you, we’d love to honor you as a generous champion level sponsor on our website’s donor wall.
Rewards
This reward bundle is essential if you want to support female artists. Although female artists have been involved in the making of art throughout history, their work, when compared to that of their male counterparts, has been often obfuscated, overlooked, and undervalued. The Western canon has historically valued men's work over women's. Many of women's works have also been wrongly attributed to men artists. Women in art have been faced with challenges due to gender biases in the mainstream fine art world. They have often encountered difficulties in training, travelling, and trading their work, as well as gaining recognition. And because of this, we would like to use this bundle to support all female artists in our community.
You'll get:
- A FREE 3-month subscription which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
- An autographed digital print/copy of a female artist artwork. And this piece with be dedicated to you for your support.
Back our campaign with any donation amount simply because you believe in our mission. We are so grateful for your love and support!
This reward will give you FREE Live Virtual Exhibitions and a “Things you can’t miss in Barcelona, Spain list” put together by a professional guide and local of Barcelona Spain.
Your Support an artist Pack I includes:
- A FREE 1- month subscription on our platform which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
- Things you can’t miss in Barcelona, Spain. The list was put together by a professional tour guide. The list includes restaurants, hotels, attractions, monuments and more! http://bitly.ws/pJq9
This reward is for all up-and-coming artists in our community. We will give you a shoutout on ALL our socials.
Select this reward and:
- You get a shout out on all our social media platforms throughout the campaign.
This reward will give you FREE Live Virtual Exhibitions and a digital copy of an artwork from one of our artists.
Your Support an artist Pack II includes:
- A digital print of artwork from one of our artists.
- A FREE 2-month subscription which includes unlimited Live Virtual Exhibitions of our artists from all over the world!
This reward will be used to support all black artists in our GlobalGeniuses community. Historically black artists have been overlooked and under-represented. They are absent from historical art collections in some of the world's largest museums, galleries and major auctions. Most of the paintings and portraits hanging on the walls of these institutions were created by white men and feature prominent white figures in American or European history. We would love to use this reward to promote our black artists and give them the exposure they deserve.
You'll get:
- An autographed digital print/copy of a black artist’s artwork. And this piece will be dedicated to you for your support.
- A private Live Virtual Exhibition of the artist. You will be getting a personal invite from the artist.
- A customized itinerary of tours in Barcelona, Spain and its surrounding areas designed for you based on your interests.
This reward will be used to support artists in remote parts of the world who have limited access to technology and struggle with getting their work out to a wider audience. We would like to use this reward to help address this challenge.
You’ll get:
- Custom work done for you by one of our artists.
- In addition, you will be getting FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS for 5 months. These exhibitions will also include access to private Live Virtual Exhibitions. You will get personal invitations from our artists.
- A FREE private walking tour of the Gothic quarter and Picasso Museum in the City of Barcelona, Spain!
- Plus, we’ll show our love and honor you on our website’s donor wall.
This one is for all supporters of the arts who want to contribute and pay it forward to our disabled artists. We have a growing number of disabled artists in the GlobalGeniuses community who would like to showcase their work, however, the current Live Virtual Exhibition needs to be modified to their needs. Your money will go into the development of a modified Live Virtual Exhibition feature for our disabled artists
Select this reward and:
- As a thank you, we’ll send you a rewards pack:
- Custom work done by one of our disabled artists for you.
- In addition to the features of the premium package on our platform, you will be getting FREE LIVE VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS for 6 months. These exhibitions will also include access to private Live Virtual Exhibitions. You will get personal invitations from our artists.
- Flamenco show + dinner in the city of Barcelona, Spain
- Plus, we’d love to honor you on our website’s donor wall, recognizing you as a generous supporter of our disabled artists.
This sponsorship level is for companies and individuals who are genuinely committed to supporting artists who struggle to make a living. And want to contribute to modifying the tools and technologies on the platform to enable these artists manage their careers effectively and make sales while improving their quality of life.
Select this reward and:
- Your entire donation goes into modifying the Live Virtual Exhibition feature and building an NFT marketplace where artists can rent and sell their art.
- Putting your money where your heart is package (custom work by one of the artists, FREE 6 months Live Virtual Exhibitions including, walking tour in the Gothic quarters and Picasso Museum in the city of Barcelona)
- A FREE winery tour in the Catalonia region of Spain which includes (transportation, wine tasting and lunch).
- As a thank you, we’d love to honor you as a generous champion level sponsor on our website’s donor wall.