Times have changed with having Digital Access to Art Galleries and Museums. The day is here where you can actually use the resources for art right Online. There are opportunities to explore from around the world. When I was growing up the only way to experience this was actually visiting different Museums. From this page we will experience all the different types of Art Galleries and Museums.
General Art Galleries and Museums
- Google Arts and Culture: Google has brought to the forefront over 2,500 museums globally. Having high resolution images, interactive exhibits and proves virtual tours. All from the comfort of your home. So get comfortable in front of your computer and visit Google Arts and Culture and feel the experience.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Open: Here you will visit over 5,000 years of history through works of Art. From The Met Collection you can download, share images and data about the Art works. Open Access started back in 2017 with the images and data having been viewed and downloaded billions of times. The Met sites have partner platforms. You can also get the latest news all within the public domain.
- The Smithsonian Open Access: When my family and I visited Washington, DC I got a chance to visit The Smithsonian Institution. This was an experience for me, because I never thought that I would get a chance to visit Washington, DC. This is known as the world’s largest Museum, research, and Education Complex. One thing for sure is that you will not be able to see it all the right way in just one visit. The features of the explore collections, researchers and stories all throughout the Museum. Just don’t forget to wear your comfortable shoes. You can learn online, just waiting for you to create. The Smithsonian Open Access is presented in partnership with Google Arts and Culture.
Creative Platforms for Artists Digital Tools
More information on Digital Access to Art Galleries and Museums. Here are services that allow the Artist to create, share, promote and sell Online. The Creations Platforms where the Artists make Digital art using software and tools by Create anything from illustrations to animated films to virtual reality environments. Sharing and Portfolio Platforms this showcases the Artists work by creating with others and displaying your work globally. Selling Platforms where you sell prints, digital downloads, and commissions. Collaboration and Community Platforms showing the Artists growth and getting feedback.
Platforms for Sharing your Portfolio
There are different types of Platforms for Sharing for instance. Community Sharing DeviantArt for all styles and skills level, Social Media Instagram Platform for building viral followers, Art Station Community Portfolio, Pinterest for inspirational sharing and Behance good for networking.
Then you have Platforms for Selling your Art. For digital download Gumroad, print on demand shirts, mugs etc. Redbubble, Ko-Fi which offers digital downloads and takes donations, Etsy which handles commissions, digital downloads and selling prints, and Society6 good for pillows and tapestry.
Community-Based Art Sharing
Artfol: is a mobile app made for Artist’s which focus on community reaction. This is a safe platform that respects an Artist growth.
Reddit r/Art: This Art community is an open forum for honest discussions. Reddit has many active subreddits. People share their techniques and celebrate their creativity whether it be on Art, Sketch Daily, Digital Painting, Illustrations, or Learn Art. The more we use reddit the more we find ways to love it.
The Online Community has been impressed with the wide range of opportunities available for sharing and accessing the World of Art. As you can see in today’s world there are countless incredible platforms making artistic expression more accessible than ever. By opening doors for creativity, connection and public engagements.