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Art-forms We’ve Identified — and Continue to Discover
Visual Arts:
Painting: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, fresco, digital painting
Drawing: Pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, digital drawing
Sculpture: Stone, metal, wood, clay, plastic, 3D printing
Photography: Portrait, landscape, street, fashion, documentary, fine art
Printmaking: Etching, lithography, screen printing, woodcut, monotype
Film and Video Art: Experimental film, video installations
Mixed Media: Combining different materials and techniques in one piece
Performing Arts:
Dance: Ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, folk
Theater: Drama, comedy, musical theater, improvisation, puppetry
Music: Classical, jazz, rock, pop, electronic, folk, world music, opera
Performance Art: Live performances that may combine various art forms
Literary Arts:
Poetry: Sonnets, haikus, free verse, spoken word
Prose: Novels, short stories, essays, creative nonfiction
Drama: Plays, screenplays, scripts
Applied Arts:
Design: Graphic design, interior design, fashion design, industrial design, web design
Crafts: Ceramics, glass art, woodworking, metalworking, textiles, quilting, jewelry making
Digital Arts:
Digital Painting: Created using digital tools
Digital Illustration: Commercial and conceptual illustrations
3D Modeling and Animation: For films, video games, VR experiences
Interactive Art: Art that involves audience interaction, often using digital technology
Game Design: Creation of video games as an art form
Traditional and Folk Arts:
Folk Art: Traditional crafts, music, dance, and storytelling specific to a culture or community
Indigenous Art: Art forms created by indigenous peoples, often tied to cultural and spiritual practices
Textile Arts:
Weaving: Creating textiles on a loom
Embroidery: Decorative stitching on fabric
Knitting and Crochet: Creating fabrics from yarn
Quilting: Sewing together layers of fabric
Decorative Arts:
Furniture Design: Artistic furniture creation
Glass Art: Stained glass, blown glass
Ceramics: Pottery, porcelain, and earthenware
New Media Art:
Installation Art: Large-scale, often site-specific installations
Sound Art: Art that uses sound as its primary medium
Light Art: Art that uses light and shadow as mediums
Studio Artist
You create art independently, whether as a sideline or a personal hobby, and want an easy to-use, pro presentation for your work
Membership includes
- Personal artist profile
- Show up to 5 pieces of artwork
- Contact & website links
- Access to artist groups & community
- Optional participation in features & calls
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$4.99 per month
- charged annually, cancel anytime
Career Artist
You not only create, but take on commissioned projects, restorations and work on large scale assignments.
Membership includes
- Expanded artist profile
- Show up to 15 pieces of artwork
- Public designation as a Career Artist
- Eligibility for paid placements and features
- Member discounts on select platform services
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$6.99 per month
- charged annually, cancel anytime
Corporate
For performing artists, artistic groups, arts & crafts suppliers, and cultural venues including museums, theaters, and fairs.
Membership includes
- Organization or venue profile
- Presentation of services, events, or offerings
- Direct connection to artists and members
- Eligibility for paid visibility placements
- Member pricing on select platform services
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$19.99 per month
- charged annually, cancel anytime
Schools
For Schools and School Districts supporting student, teacher, and parent participation in NAF arts programs.
Membership includes
- School or district profile
- Free student sign-ups (limited number)
- Discounted access for teachers & parents
- Participation in competitions & showcases
- Visibility within the NAF education network
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$300 per year
- Ask for ISD Discounts