About artbase
Most places to post art are either dead, buried under an algorithm that buries you, or built for a different kind of content entirely. artbase is just for art. Post your work, build a gallery, follow other artists, and get seen by people who came here to look at art. Independent, Australian, built and run by one person. Free, with an optional Pro tier.
The community at a glance
artbase is an online community for Writers and Artists with roughly 400 members. It has a live chat communication style.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a realtime chat
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is artbase for?
- Best for Writers and Artists enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with live chat.
- Is artbase free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does artbase have?
- Roughly 400 members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- How do I join artbase?
- You can join artbase by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Writing communities like?
- Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
Added 9/15/2026
Monthly Stats
- 15
- Views /mo
- 13
- Visitors /mo
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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