Would you guess that 75% of all adults regularly make “the arts” a part of their lives? In the U.S. alone, 100 million people pursue “some sort of artistic endeavor” (32 million consider themselves full time artists) but only 10 million currently earn “some money from these endeavors”. This means that 9 out of 10 talented individuals are not being compensated, at any level, for their artistic and creative contributions to society. *Data is provided by a recent Pew Internet poll
In July of last year, we founded TalentDatabase.com as a global grassroots initiative to provide the key ingredient to success as an independent…exposure. By bridging ‘artistic creators’ with ‘eager consumers from around the world’, we’ve essentially created the go-to global yellow pages for talent and creativity. We believe the gap between ‘most independent artists’ and ‘those actually making money from their endeavors’ was broadened by the absence of a single recognized web network, to adequately fulfill the transactional, promotional and information needs of millions of underserved creatives. READ ON!!!
And the concept is working!
We regularly receive testimony from current users who have financially and professionally benefited by networking through the Database. In fact, several thousands of people from over 100 countries now visit the site each day to discover and promote new talent…and much of this is thanks to YOU. The Database is not owned by a corporate media giant with hidden agendas (see others), it was started by a collection of independent artists who share a passion for breaking open opportunity, in our sudden new world of global connectivity. It’s an organic effort that is now taking root, but requires community support in order to prosper into a worldwide phenomenon.
Membership Drive
The thousands of daily users who network on the Database have been attained solely through organic word of mouth. Each good experience leading to the next newest member. Our decree to the arts is that every talented person in the world should be VISUALLY REPRESENTED and EASILY FOUND on the web for FREE. And now that the Database is firmly seated with top search engines and newsfeeds, the opportunity for personal exposure grows stronger with each new member. You can help contribute to the cause by inviting others to create their free global talent listing.
Partnership Opportunities
In our attempt to provide a true service for independent artists striving to make a living with their talents, we ask, what do YOU have to offer a global talent movement? How can YOU help create exposure and opportunity for artists around the world? As our intentions are to stay true to the independent spirit, we are constantly looking for contributors, partners, resources and opportunities to help the community grow.
Are you interested in partnering in the global talent movement? Ideas and inquiries can be sent to databaseartist(at)gmail.com
Photo: Artists Bob and Chandra Michaels with TalentDatabase founder Jimi Beach
If you're an artist, musician, filmmaker, model, photographer, sports competitor, or other talented individual — join thousands of other creatives and create a free listing in the Global Talent Database.
What a great website for the serious artist! We at www.sl-9.com have been rewarded nicely with a bevy of talent from your website Thanks again!
SL-9 Team
Chicago, IL