Artwork Archive

Minimal, organic, and refined—Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Yasha Butler creates artwork that invites moments of calm and helps us connect more deeply with ourselves. Based between Ireland and Türkiye, Yasha Butler crafts ceramic pieces inspired by nature, antiquity, and the beauty found in life's imperfections. Yasha is driven by a fascination with how our surroundings shape our emotions, and distills the elements that ground her into serene ceramic forms. "Certain environments can overwhelm us, while others offer tranquility," she reflects. Her artwork is a response to this duality, offering a space of stillness and connection in our busy world. Each ceramic object she creates is an invitation to pause, reflect, and to rediscover the essence of wholeness in ourselves and our surroundings. You can explore Yasha Butler's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page all week, plus stay tuned for more insights into her creative process, and how she uses Artwork Archive to help manage her art career. @yashabutler ✅ Follow us @artworkarchive to discover your next favorite artist, gain art career insights, and unlock business advice. Full Portfolio Here: https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

"I think of myself as a wanderer-painter. I lean in to my intuition in each piece—to let each painting evolve in its unique way," says Artwork Archive's Featured Artist, Priya Vadhyar In her current work, Priya explores the manifestation of what philosopher Loren Eiseley calls one's "interior geography," and the self's relationship with the sum of things. Her paintings are a testament to spontaneity and intuition, combining architectural forms, drips, washes, and fresh brushwork to create deeply layered pieces that invite you to wander alongside her. Each piece is a dialogue between structure and freedom, the planned and the unplanned, as Priya navigates the delicate interplay between the self and the world beyond. Describing her approach as a philosophy of wandering, Priya’s paintings capture moments of discovery—"using spontaneous action and intuition as a way of coming upon a scene rather than planning a destination." Priya Vadhyar's work is a testament to the belief that art can reveal parts of ourselves we didn't know existed. Stay tuned this week as we dive deeper into Priya's process, hear what she wishes she knew before becoming a professional artist, and discover how Artwork Archive helps her navigate her art career. @priyavadhyar Check out Priya's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page all week. Then follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists and gain helpful insights and resources for your art career Full portfolio: https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

This artist transforms flat surfaces into intricate compositions that seem to ripple with depth and movement. Working from his studio in Lenox, Massachusetts, Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Dana Piazza repeats brushstrokes, pen marks, and ink lines in a way that feels meditative yet methodical, letting the materials guide his process. Dana's process-driven art has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the Northeast, and carries a visual weight that invites the viewer to pause and explore the tension between control and spontaneity. Explore Dana Piazza's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page this week! [Link in bio] @danapiazza Follow @artworkarchive for more inspiring artists, art business insights, and free resources to support working artists. See more work: https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

What if you had all the top artist opportunities for 2025 in one place? Well, now you do. Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the most exciting opportunities for artists. Our 2025 list is here, packed with over 200 (!) artist residencies, grants, open calls, exhibitions, competitions, and more to help grow your art career. Quality matters to us, so our team carefully selects opportunities based on key criteria that matter to working artists. We focus on opportunities with relatively low entry fees, reputable organizations, and clear guidelines. Our comprehensive list includes opportunities for artists working across all mediums—from painting and sculpture to digital art and performance—and spans locations across the United States and internationally. And, don’t forget: with your Artwork Archive account, staying on top of deadlines is easy. Find an opportunity that excites you? Just click ‘Add to Schedule,’ and the deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule on Artwork Archive. We’ll even send weekly reminders to help you stay organized and on top of things! This list will keep growing throughout the year, so bookmark it, check back often, and let us know if there’s a great opportunity you think should be included. 👉 Click the link below to unlock 200+ opportunities and find the perfect fit for your art career. Then, make sure you follow us @artworkarchive for more free resources for artists, art career tips, and business advice. Start Exploring 2025 Opportunities: https://buff.ly/3ZyT6GX

Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Monique Crépault (aka: MŌ), invites viewers to reconsider their perspectives through her bold, contemporary figurative style. Based in Montreal, Quebec, MŌ draws on her background in visual arts and scenography to create paintings where theatricality takes center stage. The nude is the cornerstone of her art, used “like a director uses actors” to craft atmospheres and tell open-ended stories. Her paintings often surprise viewers, especially those featuring naked men, a subject rarely explored by women in art history. As MŌ explains, “Artists have always been fascinated by the human body, but male painters have long painted women without the reverse being true.” Her work offers a window into new perspectives and unexplored possibilities, challenging the traditional gaze and embracing a balance of color, light, and form. Through mirrors, frames, and windows, her theatrical compositions reflect parallel worlds, coexistence, and infinite imagination. Stay tuned later this week to hear more insights from MŌ and visit the front of our Discovery page to explore her full portfolio! @monique.crepault Follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists and gain helpful insights and resources for your art career https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

Born in Quezon City, Philippines, and now based in Berlin, Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Jilli Darling's art reflects a life spent moving between places, identities, and ideas. Jilli describes her work as a journey within the Self—a way of externalizing the internal. Her pieces are visual abstractions of the push and pull within, where bold, vibrant gestures meet quiet, meditative marks. Through shifts in perspective, colors are pitted against one another, seeking harmony. Her markings are meditations on thought, memory, and daydreaming, expressed with a playful energy that spills into large formats. Working with acrylics and oils and experimenting with inks and charcoal, Jilli’s art is constantly evolving—balancing curiosity with reflection, dynamic boldness with calm, quiet dispositions. You can see Jilli Darling's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page all week this week. Plus, stay tuned as Jilli shares more about her creative process, insights for fellow artists, and how Artwork Archive has become an integral part of her art practice. @jillidarlingart Follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, gain insights into how to run your art career, and access free resources for artists Full portfolio: https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

This artist blends classical techniques with a contemporary edge. Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Brendan Fitzpatrick is a figurative artists with roots in both London and Hong Kong. Using the sight-size method—a technique favored by the Old Masters—Brendan creates life-sized portraits from live sittings. Drawing inspiration from Velasquez, Borremans, and Rembrandt, his work beautifully balances the precision of traditional fine art with a modern touch. You can see Brendan Fitzpatrick's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page all week this week! @brendanfitzpatrickart Don't forget to follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, gain insights into how to run your art career, and access free resources for artists. See full portfolio: https://buff.ly/4dMuHSf

Make the most of the year’s end with this curated list of December 2024 artist opportunities. Each month, we sift through endless residencies, grants, and open calls so you get only the best. This December, our team at Artwork Archive has rounded up the best opportunities with deadlines you won’t want to miss. And, get ready—the 2025 Artist Opportunity Guide is almost here, stacked with even more career-boosting grants, residencies, and open calls that can help take your art to the next level. Want first dibs? Join our newsletter and be notified as soon as it drops! Finding the right opportunity can make a real impact on your career. When you come across that perfect match, let Artwork Archive handle the details—from tracking deadlines and organizing your CV to building polished Portfolio Pages that simplify the application process. Don't see the perfect match yet? No worries! We're constantly updating this guide, so bookmark this page and check back for new finds all month long! 👉 Browse December Opportunities: https://buff.ly/4fjpwL9 👉 Get Notified When Our 2025 Artist Opportunity Drops: https://buff.ly/47EPSm5

Artwork Archive's Featured Artist, Jen E. Sanders, dives into the intersections of motherhood, identity, and the quietly absurd moments of family life through her vibrant oil and acrylic paintings. “I make representational, figurative paintings—depictions of my own experience of motherhood / mortality, neurodivergence, and the painfully ridiculous,” she shares, capturing life’s humor and gravity in her bold color choices and storytelling. Her scenes reveal the raw beauty and chaos of family, where a sunset-colored canvas meets a trash bin filled with Barbies, and a dog bounds into the frame. Jen's work speaks to the domestic landscapes of motherhood and the strange magic of ordinary moments. “Family life,” she reflects, “is lovely, funny, and horrifying,” and her art invites us into this complexity, giving viewers a window into everyday situations that somehow hold space for the extraordinary. Stay tuned this week as Jen shares more about her creative process, insights for fellow artists, and how Artwork Archive has become an integral part of her art practice. @j.e.sanders.art Follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, gain insights into how to run your art career, and access free resources for artists See full portfolio: https://buff.ly/3J5XAvK

It's #NationalArtsinHealthMonth! To celebrate, we're hosting a free #webinar about the healing impact of the arts and how you can get involved. Healing Through Art: Bridging Hospitals, Nonprofits and Artists Thursday, November 14th at 2pm ET / 11am PT Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gE6ug36j Let's transform hospital spaces together! Join our esteemed moderated led by Artwork Archive's Elysian (McNiff) Koglmeier, Jasmine Chu of Children's Hospital Colorado, Antonia Dapena-Tretter of Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Artist Kristina Davies and Larissa W. of NYC Health + Hospitals as they offer insights from successfully navigating the world of arts in healthcare. In this webinar, you’ll learn how hospital arts programs collaborate with nonprofits and local artists to integrate art into clinical spaces, fostering health and wellness. Discover replicable projects, explore the challenges and rewards of these collaborations, and gain an understanding of the growing body of evidence that supports art as a therapeutic tool. Whether you’re an arts administrator, artist, or simply interested in how creativity intersects with healthcare, this session offers valuable insights into creating healing environments through art. Artwork Archive supports artists, hospitals and arts nonprofits from around the world. We're thrilled to bring together a community passionate about arts & healing. If you can't make the live session, no worries, sign up and we'll send you the recording! #artinmedicine #hospitalart #artsandhealth #healingarts #artcollections #publicart #artinhospitals #artistsinhealthcare