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Artist Republik is a decentralized music business networking platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on empowering independent music artists globally by providing them with the tools necessary to manage their careers effectively. Its platform offers a range of resources, including marketing tools that help artists increase their followers, schedule shows, and manage event tickets. Additionally, Artist Republik enables musicians to compete with one another while earning revenue from performances, allowing them to take greater control of their artistic and financial success. Through the integration of AI-based management tools, the platform aims to streamline the various aspects of a music artist's career, enhancing their ability to connect with audiences and grow their presence in the industry.

Museloop has created an augmented reality gaming platform designed to assist museums in developing mobile applications for their visitors. This platform enhances the museum experience by integrating game-based tours that focus on art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers templates for various games along with a content management system, allowing museums to quickly generate unique apps by inputting their own content. The platform is versatile, suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and enables museums to gather extensive data on visitor interactions. By making museum visits more engaging through educational and interactive gaming, Museloop helps institutions connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience.

ARTMYN provides a disruptive solution for highly accurate digitization of visual artworks, with interactive rendering on mobile devices and accessible via a simple web browser. A unique portable scanner captures gigabytes of data describing the artwork in its finest details, which, along with proprietary web technologies, result in a true-to-life visualisation. This complete new experience allows users to embark on an emotional journey where digital replicas can be explored just as if the originals were in their very own hands.

SMARTIFY provides instant access to inspiring art commentary, straight to your smartphone. Their app allows you to scan, identify and save art. It also serves as a personalized, on-the-ground guide to any museum or gallery we partner with. SMARTIFY CIC is a social enterprise with a mission is to help people make meaningful connections with art and to support global visual arts organisations – public and commercial. They’re focused on protecting artist and museum intellectual property and ensure parts of its profits are channeled back to the public institutions we serve.

USEUM (useum.org) is The World's Art Museum that brings together art museums & galleries, artists and art lovers in a meritocratic spectacle. As we are not far from the day that a million followers and a billion likes will be as powerful as an art critique, the vision and the constitutional aim of USEUM is to boldly blend the authoritative awesome with the socially fabulous; empowering the art lovers and acclaiming the art professionals in a born-digital art fair where everybody celebrates art, redefining intuitively the values of the Art Market to emerge.

Roots Studio, Inc. specializes in offering art prints from traditional artists in rural regions of India, Indonesia, Syria, and Jordan. Founded in 2015 and based in Fountain Hills, Arizona, the company focuses on curating, digitizing, and marketing the creative works of these artists, enabling them to reach a broader audience. By establishing digitization centers in rural villages, Roots Studio facilitates the global distribution of the artists' creations, allowing them to sell their artwork multiple times and receive payments instantly through mobile money. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional artistry and the modern art and design market, which is valued at approximately $32 billion. Formerly known as TOTO Express, the company rebranded to Roots Studio, Inc. in January 2017.

ARTMYN provides a disruptive solution for highly accurate digitization of visual artworks, with interactive rendering on mobile devices and accessible via a simple web browser. A unique portable scanner captures gigabytes of data describing the artwork in its finest details, which, along with proprietary web technologies, result in a true-to-life visualisation. This complete new experience allows users to embark on an emotional journey where digital replicas can be explored just as if the originals were in their very own hands.

Museloop has created an augmented reality gaming platform designed to assist museums in developing mobile applications for their visitors. This platform enhances the museum experience by integrating game-based tours that focus on art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers templates for various games along with a content management system, allowing museums to quickly generate unique apps by inputting their own content. The platform is versatile, suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and enables museums to gather extensive data on visitor interactions. By making museum visits more engaging through educational and interactive gaming, Museloop helps institutions connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience.

A R T C U B E redefines how we see, experience and buy art. An exclusive online & offline experience for individuals in the art world to share and connect. Expand your network of like-minded people on a social and professional level. From artists to collectors, galleries and everyone who is enthusiastic about art - A R T C U B E will unite the art world. They match buyers directly with galleries, simplifying the purchasing process, while enhancing sales and publicity for the gallery. Combining both a social network with an online marketplace, A R T C U B E provides users with a unique way to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of the art world. Using new technology, including live streaming, AR & VR, we recreate the OFFLINE experience ONLINE. With an expertly curated selection of contemporary fine art in a range of prices, we provide customers with an unparalleled selection to discover, love and buy. Get ready for the launch in Spring 2016.

ArtLifting, LLC is a social enterprise founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates an art marketplace aimed at empowering homeless and disabled artists by facilitating the sale of their artwork globally. The platform offers a variety of products, including prints, original artworks, phone cases, gift cards, and other cards. By connecting artists with corporate clients such as Google, Starbucks, CBRE, FedEx, and LinkedIn, ArtLifting creates opportunities for these artists to gain visibility and financial support. The company's mission is to uplift marginalized artists through art, fostering a sense of community and promoting inclusivity in the art world.

Artisan's Asylum is a non-profit makerspace dedicated to the teaching and practice of fabrication. It serves as a community workshop that provides access to a fully equipped and professionally maintained manufacturing facility. This facility supports a variety of capabilities, including precision metal machining, electrical fabrication, welding, woodworking, sewing and fiber arts, as well as computer-aided design and screen printing. Artisan's Asylum offers affordable classes to the public, flexible membership options, and workspace, fostering a collaborative environment for individuals to explore and realize their creative ideas. The organization also hosts speakers and special events, further enriching the community's educational experience.

New Art Love is a platform that facilitates the discovery and purchase of art by merging the intimate experience of visiting artists' studios with the ease of online shopping. Founded in May 2012 by Boston-based artists Liora Beer and Kelly Sherman, the company focuses on fostering meaningful connections between artists and art enthusiasts. Through its web application, New Art Love allows users to learn about artists, plan studio visits, navigate while exploring, and highlight their favorite pieces, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging art experience. The platform has gained recognition as a finalist in the MassChallenge start-up accelerator program and is experiencing rapid growth. Users can also subscribe to a newsletter for updates on news and events related to the art world.

ArtVenue operates as a platform that connects artists with businesses to facilitate the showcasing and selling of original artwork. By leveraging its website, ArtVenue enables artists to organize art shows in unconventional venues, thereby expanding their visibility and potential sales. The platform serves both as a promotional tool for art shows and as an online marketplace where artists can display and sell their work. Through this network, ArtVenue fosters collaboration between local businesses and artists, creating new opportunities for engagement within the community and enhancing the appreciation of original art.

Artaic, LLC, established in 2007 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and fabricating custom tile work for both commercial and residential markets. The company offers a wide range of mosaic and tile designs suitable for various applications including bathrooms, backsplashes, flooring, hotels, kitchens, lobbies, outdoor spaces, pools, and restaurants. In addition to its design services, Artaic provides installation services to clients. The company employs advanced technology, utilizing computer-aided design software, a cloud-based logistics system, and an innovative robotic mosaic assembly system to ensure precision and efficiency in its projects. Artaic has garnered support through investments from angel investors and corporate offices, as well as significant non-dilutive grant funding from various organizations.