Our Mission
At Art Den, we’re building a community where artists of all abilities can thrive, feel valued, and share their creativity with the world. We focus on empowering artists by providing resources, fostering connections, and creating an inclusive space where everyone’s unique talents are celebrated.
The art world isn’t always accessible. Many artists face barriers that limit their opportunities, visibility, and independence. We’re here to change that narrative, making art spaces more inclusive and ensuring every artist has a chance to shine.
Our Inclusion Promise
Art Den is for everyone. We welcome artists of all abilities, identities, and backgrounds. We believe diversity enriches creativity, strengthens our community, and helps create a world where art truly reflects the beauty of all perspectives.
Mission-Driven
Our core mission is to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where artists of all skill levels can connect, collaborate, and grow. As a nonprofit, every action we take will align with this mission, ensuring that our community thrives and continues to inspire creativity.
Community-Funded
Art Den will rely on donations, fundraising efforts, and grants to cover operational costs. These funds will be used to maintain the website and community resources, organize events, workshops, and contests, as well as support underprivileged artists and art programs through special projects.
No Profit Distribution
Unlike for-profit companies, Art Den will not distribute profits to individuals or stakeholders. All revenue generated—whether through donations, fundraising, or other sources—will go directly back into the community to improve our platform and expand opportunities for our members.
Charitable Programs
One of our key goals is to give back to the broader art community. As we grow, we plan to launch initiatives like art supply donations to underfunded schools, scholarship programs to help artists access education, and fundraising for art programs that support mental health.
Transparent Financials
As a nonprofit, transparency is key. We will provide annual financial reports to our community, detailing how funds are raised and spent. This ensures that every member understands how their contributions and support help grow and maintain Art Den.
Volunteering & Community
Art Den will be driven by its members. We’ll offer opportunities for our community to get involved through volunteering efforts such as organizing events and moderation. We also value the voices of our community and will actively seek input on how to improve Art Den.
Nonprofit Status
Big news: Art Den officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on October 4, 2024! This is such an exciting milestone for us, and it means we can fully focus on supporting our community of artists and art lovers. Every dollar we raise will go right back into growing our resources, creating opportunities, and making Art Den the best space it can be for creativity and connection.
When you choose to donate, your contribution is tax-deductible, and we’re happy to provide a PDF receipt for your records. Our EIN is 33-1489901.
Financial Information
We want to give a quick breakdown of operating costs. All prices are in USD and have all been paid as of September 1, 2024.
| Subscription | What is it? | Monthly | Annually | One-time? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted Server/2 vCPU / 4GB RAM | The ability to store images, keep the website alive, and provides dedicated tech service | 24.99 | 299.88 | |
| Domain Names | Hosted on NetSol, we have several domain names that lead back to artden.org | 8.25 | 99.00 | 199.00 |
| Art Den Appearance Management | This plugin is an add-on for the Astra Theme. | 199.00 | ||
| Akismet Antispam Integration | Akismet checks forum posts with authors form submissions against their global database of spam to prevent the site from publishing malicious content. | 1.50 | 18.00 | |
| wpForo | Forum integration | 24.17 | 290.00 | |
| Dracula Dark Mode | Allows dark mode on the forum with special integration for ADA compliance | 49.00 | ||
| HubSpot | Marketing integration | 20.00 | 240.00 | |
| FooGallery | Allows media uploads and galleries | 179.99 | ||
| FooGallery User Uploads | Allows user uploads and user-created galleries | 89.00 | ||
| Monthly Total: 78.91 | Annual Total: 946.88 | One-Time Costs: 516.99 | ||