64 Best Art Communities (Updated Jun 2026)

64 Online Communities for Artists

Updated 6/11/2026

#1
Supernoobs Creative Club
on discord
Join our Discord server and connect with thousands of creative people from around the world. Whether you’re into art, design, literature, music, photography or anything else, you’ll find a supportive community where you can share your work, learn new skills and collaborate with others. We also provide a marketplace for clients, freelancers and commission artists to buy, sell and promote their services.
13K members
Forum
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Jobs
253 views / month
#2
The Design Space
on whatsapp
This community unites the talented students of across the world to learn, share their experiences, and have a fun time designing together. This is a space where innovative ideas grow and student talents come to create and shape the design industry. Join us as we embark on this journey full of learning, creativity, and expression.
350 members
Chat
Events
Newsletter
Jobs
140 views / month
#3
Sakura Onsen
on discord
Sakura Onsen - Art & Anime Discord, Emojis & Emotes, Stickers, Social.
216K members
Chat
Events
67 views / month
#4
Anime Pirates
on discord
An Anime server that welcomes everyone and fandom. We have a lot of bots such a pokecord, mudae, etc. and a couple of small YouTubers! The only requirement is to respect each other and have fun.
92K members
Chat
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53 views / month
#5
1228 Studios: Art & Design Hub
on discord
1228 Studios is a community-driven platform that helps independent artists and designers succeed in the competitive world of art. Our platform is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for artists to engage with each other, share their work, create, and most importantly — unlock their creative potential.
792 members
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Events
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45 views / month
#6
Pure Imagination
on discord
Pure Imagination is an empowering creative community facilitating all types of creative endeavors. Creative individuals can come together to share or gather advice, attend community events, and support each other on their creative journeys. Pure Imagination has a larger focus for those learning in the creative arts, this isn't a place just for professionals.
3K members
Chat
Events
46 views / month
#7
Photography Lounge
on discord
Discord Partnered Community striving to create a welcoming and inclusive space for Photographers to share their work, get thoughtfully critiqued, and have a great time.
39K members
Forum
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32 views / month
#8
OpenGameArt
on discord
A repository for freely licensed art, so that free/open source game developers can use it in their games. There are also game development forums for 2d art, 3d art, audio, art tutorials, and commission requests.
1K members
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Tools
33 views / month
#9
Asagao
on discord
An anime server with a relaxed atmosphere, made to help people meet new friends, forge connections, and share common interests, Asagao welcomes all. They also host unique member auction events, which set them apart.
108K members
Chat
Events
23 views / month
#10
Level Up!
on facebook
A free online art community for teaching and sharing. Posts are feedback oriented, all skill levels are welcome!
156K members
Forum
42 views / month
Mooncolony
on discord
Mooncolony is a Concept Art and Illustration studio, operating in the video games industry. This is a supportive community for artists where members can network, share industry advice, refine skills, receive feedback and grow careers.
10K members
Chat
Events
Courses
27 views / month
Flesh
on discord
A community of tattoo artists on the same journey, use AI to ideate, design, and remix tattoo ideas. Even order a 2 week long lasting temporary tattoo of your designs!
1K members
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Paid
Token
17 views / month
wetcanvas
Wet Canvas is the forum of visual artists around the world. From our humble grass-roots beginnings in 1998, WC has grown into a veritable gold mine of information, serving painters, sculptors, illustrators, digital artists, photographers, and other visual artists. We recently updated the site to a new web platform and streamlined the navigation so your experience will be faster and more secure than ever.
13K members
Forum
16 views / month
UpSkill Community
on discord
UpSkill Community is a educational community that focuses on providing essential tools, lectures, and resources. Our mission is to help individuals reach their desired career destination, whether it's becoming a renowned 3D Character artist or a music producer.
2K members
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Pairing
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10 views / month
Krita Artists
A central hub for Krita artists and developers
13K members
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11 views / month
(k)NIGHTCLUB
on discord
The (k)NIGHTCLUB is a platform for Artist and Collectors. We take form of an Auction House to showcase their artwork to Collectors. We build community around art and onboard individuals on to blockchain to give power back to creators.
200 members
Chat
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Jobs
7 views / month
r/FixMyPrint
on reddit
The community of r/FixMyPrint will help you fix your 3D printer settings for the most optimal prints.
205K members
Forum
9 views / month
Great Big Photography World
A vibrant community for photographers of all skill levels. Join the Great Big Photography World community to access premium courses, participate in engaging contests, and enjoy a supportive environment to share your work, refine techniques, and get feedback from fellow enthusiasts.
14K members
Forum
Chat
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Paid
Courses
15 views / month
Samuel Earp Online Art School
on skool
ELEVATE YOUR ARTISTIC SKILLS! Painting tutorials, oil painting, painting livestreams, group Zoom calls, lesson notes, photos, and more.
267 members
Forum
Events
Paid
Courses
7 views / month
PolyHaven
on discord
Poly Haven is a curated public asset library for visual effects artists and game designers, providing useful high quality 3D assets in an easily obtainable manner.
2K members
Chat
Tools
18 views / month
Cartoonists of Color
The Cartoonists of Color, Queer Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists databases were created and are maintained by cartoonist MariNaomi as a way to spotlight marginalized comics creators. The databases are used by booksellers, librarians, academics, editors, book publishers, event organizers, readers, and more.
Tools
r/AnimeSketch
on reddit
A place for anyone who loves anime to show their art to the rest of the world.
1.4M members
Forum
11 views / month
Blue Bottle Insiders
on circle
Polymer clay learning community for hobbyists, makers, and artists who want to learn by doing. We work together to explore the medium of polymer clay and the creative process through discussion, challenges, live events, and exclusive learning content. Both newbies and pros thrive in a supportive environment that encourages growth and connection. It's a great way to level up!
300 members
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Paid
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5 views / month
3D Total
An educational source for online artists offering a variety of free tutorials, informative interviews, and an inspirational gallery.
Perks
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3 views / month
New Masters Academy
on discord
New Masters Academy offers artists of all levels a complete art education that is more affordable than traditional art school. If you're looking for an art community online, please join our Discord, whether you are a current subscriber at New Masters Academy or not.
25K members
Chat
Events
Courses
6 views / month
r/artstore
on reddit
This is a subreddit for artists to link their stores, sell their wares, and connect to people looking to purchase original art or hire artists for commissions. Buy art and get custom work from thousands of original living artists from around the world. Everything from paintings + photography + illustrations + graphic design + crafts and more . Free and easy to post and no fees for clients or artists!
149K members
Forum
Jobs
12 views / month
r/learnart
on reddit
LearnArt is a free open art learning resource built on the principles of free education and art access to all. Come check us out for feedback, guidance, and discussion!
1.7M members
Forum
9 views / month
r/comic_crits
on reddit
The mission of /r/Comic_Crits is to provide holistic feedback to comic creators based on the understanding that a comic is not just 'writing plus art', but rather a unique combination of both, bound together with elements of graphic design, layout, timing, 'cinematography,' and more.
15K members
Forum
6 views / month
r/Graffhelp
on reddit
Welcome to r/Graffhelp! Here you can find tips and tricks to improving your style, get criticism for your artwork or learn the basics to starting out in Graffiti!
101K members
Forum
7 views / month
FineWoodworking
Woodworking workshops, plans, and tips.
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ArtStation
ArtStation provides you with a simple, yet powerful way to show your portfolio and be seen by the right people in the industry.
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International Plastic Modellers' Society
The International Plastic Modellers' Society consists of a number of associations around the world that are engaged in building plastic models. Their site also has Urban Fredriksson’s Color Reference Charts for authentic color military matching, organized by country.
Forum
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2 views / month
Behance
Behance is a platform for creative professionals around the world to showcase their own work and to discover the creative work of others through three key features: Search (Discover), Live, and Jobs.
10.0M members
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Jobs
Courses
Mastak
Mastak is online community for artists, creators and their supporters. Artists and creators all around the world welcome to open a free account to promote they arts. Mastak helps creators to promote they arts. You can find there all different artists and creators. If you like some of them you can support them with donation.
10K members
Chat
Jobs
Paid
5 views / month
CG Society
A networking platform for professional digital artists.
Forum
Courses
3 views / month

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Logo	Community	Members
	r/brushforhire on Reddit /r/brushforhire is a place to post advertisements to hire modelers to build/paint your miniatures, models, kits, figures etc.	11K
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	r/Dicemaking on Reddit A reddit for dice making artists to share their crafts, tips, and ask advice. JOIN THE DISCORD. It is a lively server with themed challenges, prizes, and great people. https://discord.gg/eZMFtkzjdR	42K
	r/3DPrintedWarhammer on Reddit A better Warhammer and Wargaming 3d printing Subreddit.	22K
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	Women Who Draw Women Who Draw is an open directory of female* professional illustrators, artists and cartoonists. It was created by two women artists in an effort to increase the visibility of female illustrators, emphasizing female illustrators of color, LGBTQ+, and other minority groups of female illustrators.	3K
	FlakPhoto Books on Twitter We use this space to talk about art/photo books. Asking questions is encouraged. Feel free to promote your books. Welcome!	1K
	r/artcritique on Reddit A forum to post your art and get some friendly feedback.	4K
	r/ArtistLounge on Reddit A place for artists from all art-related subs and beyond to come together and discuss art, our lives as artists, discuss art culture, and share advice and techniques in a positive, nurturing manner. No ranting, venting or complaining. We are Anti-AI. Please check out r/ArtBusiness to discuss topics related to business, careers, social media, clients etc.	389K
	r/artbusiness on Reddit r/artbusiness is a place to discuss everything related to the business side of art: from dealing with clients and contracts to marketing, social media (megathreads only) and merch production. Please use the dedicated megathreads if you wish to share your business, talk about social media, or ask about pricing your work.	137K
	r/Spraypaint on Reddit A community devoted to spray paint and art. Feel free to share all of your work, videos, questions and experiences. Enjoy yourselves.	9K
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	r/Scalemodel on Reddit Please read [the rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/Scalemodel/about/rules/) before posting.	37K
	r/Ceramic3Dprinting on Reddit Everything about Ceramic 3D printing (Wiki, Tutorials, News, Creations, Fun..)	14K
	r/resinprinting on Reddit Subreddit dedicated to creating a community around users of SLA and other resin-based 3D printing systems. Feel free to ASK questions, POST cool prints, DISCUSS hardware designs, and SHARE anything you think is relevant to resin-based printing. This is a SFW community. No NSFW ("artistic" or otherwise), no waifu, no risqué.	127K
	r/ResinCasting on Reddit The discussion of mold making and casting objects in various plastic resins. Whether you're casting models, miniatures, props, jewelry, or anything else, you'll find great tips and tricks here!	110K
	r/epoxy on Reddit A community dedicated to all things epoxy! Whether you're working with epoxy resin for art, woodworking, flooring, or DIY repairs, this is the place to share tips, ask questions, and show off your creations. From river tables to resin jewelry, all skill levels are welcome.	31K
	r/BeginnerWoodWorking on Reddit Welcome to r/BeginnerWoodWorking the community designed for those who are Amateur Woodworkers. Come in post your projects, answer questions, hang out and chill.	757K
	r/Woodworking on Reddit Woodworking is your worldwide home for discussion of all things woodworking, carpentry, fine furniture, power tools, hand tools, and just about anything else about making - anything - from trees!	6.2M
	r/ArtEd on Reddit 🎨 A community for Art Teachers to share lessons, strategies, student artwork, seek advice, and support each other in the field of Art Education! 😃 Let’s make Reddit more colorful!	19K
	Queer Cartoonists The Cartoonists of Color, Queer Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists databases were created and are maintained by cartoonist MariNaomi as a way to spotlight marginalized comics creators. The databases are used by booksellers, librarians, academics, editors, book publishers, event organizers, readers, and more.	—
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	r/ImaginaryFallout on Reddit Paintings and drawings set in the Fallout universe.	78K
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	Behance Community Behance is a leading online platform for creative professionals to showcase their portfolios, discover new work, and connect with the global creative community.	—
	DeviantArt Community DeviantArt is a massive online community for artists and art enthusiasts to share, critique, and promote artistic creations across various disciplines.	—

FAQ

: A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.
: Hive Index lists 64 Art communities on this page. Most listings with size data are huge (28%) or massive (19%).
: Reddit (24), Independent Platforms (19), and Discord (14) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.
: Forum is the most common (69%). Others that show up often include live chat and online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.
: 56 of 64 (88%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.
: On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Supernoobs Creative Club, The Design Space, Sakura Onsen, and Anime Pirates first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.
: Great Big Photography World, r/modelmakers, and UpSkill Community have the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.
: Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.