We specialize in Art Business Networking, Portfolio Exposure, and Community Interaction.
ArtConnect was founded by Monica Wang and Nancy Du. Monica, as the head of the technical team, brings expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and website development, providing essential technical support for the platform's construction and optimization. Nancy, serving as the project management strategist, combines her background in economics, statistics, and art history with her experience in data analysis, market research, art appraisal, and public services to deeply understand the art market and guide client decisions. Additional key members include: Pippa Lin, Jacky Jiang, Chloe, Shiyu Cheng, Haoting Shen, Yuki Wang, Yu Huo, Xinchen Wang, and Mingyu Gao who contribute their expertise across various domains such as front-end and back-end development, algorithm design, marketing, and business operations.
Selected Partnership:
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
The initial motive for founding ArtConnect was to fill a gap in integrating art with technology, utilizing AI agent technology and social media functionalities to provide a comprehensive online platform for artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and businesses. The founders saw a lack of personalized services and technical support in traditional art consultancy firms and recognized that professional and social platforms like LinkedIn, while strengthening industry connections, did not cater specifically to the needs of the art community. Market research confirmed a strong demand for a one-stop service platform that could offer art display, sales, personalized promotion, and business integration for artists.
We Develop, Enhance, and Optimize Artist Connections Using AI-Driven Recommendation Algorithms
The company is developing a recommendation algorithm that combines large language models (LLMs) and recommendation systems to enhance user connections and optimize the presentation of artworks and artists. This technological advancement aims to offer a more personalized and interactive platform experience, matching artists not only based on common interests and geographic location but also on their artistic style and themes. The platform development has included building a front-end and back-end that allows emerging artists to showcase their experiences and works, establishing a foundation for an artist community. This space allows artists to create personal profile pages, upload artwork, and share their creative processes and inspirations, thus increasing their visibility and recognition. Additional features are being designed to enrich the platform's services, including location-based functionalities and AI assistant features, which will help artists discover local art events and provide personalized advice and resources.
In the short term, ArtConnect aims to attract and increase participation from artists and users by offering personalized art display, sales, and networking services. The long-term strategic focus is on using AI technology and data analytics to optimize platform services, expand market share, and build a sustainable and active art community.