About this list of Art communities
Art communities are places where artists meet to share and discuss their artwork. If you are an aspiring young artist or a seasoned professional, surround yourself with other creatives in one of these communities.
Online Communities for Artists
52Photography 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.(4)10K members
ForumChatEventsKrita Artists
A central hub for Krita artists and developers13K members
ForumChatJobsCoursesToolsFineWoodworking
Woodworking workshops, plans, and tips.ForumPerksEventsNewsletterCoursesDesign Buddies
on discord
Design Buddies is an inclusive design community where all designers belong. We have online workshops, talks with industry leaders, mentors, clubs, portfolio reviews, resource sharing, meetups, and more. Learn more: https://designbuddies.community30K members
ChatPerksEventsNewsletterJobsBlue 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
ForumPerksNewsletterPaidToolsArtStation
ArtStation provides you with a simple, yet powerful way to show your portfolio and be seen by the right people in the industry.PerksNewsletterJobsCoursesInternational 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.ForumPerksEventsToolsCreative Brew
on discord
An artistically diverse community of creators that support, collaborate, inspire, and push each other. We regularly host creative events and activities on discord.2K members
ChatEventsNewsletterJobs(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
ChatPerksEventsJobsBehance
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
PerksJobsCourses3D Total
An educational source for online artists offering a variety of free tutorials, informative interviews, and an inspirational gallery.PerksNewsletterCoursesOpenGameArt
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
ForumChatToolsMastak
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
ChatJobsPaidNew 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.14K members
ChatEventsCoursesConceptArt
on discord
A community for sharing concept art lessons and feedback.1K members
ForumChatTyler Edlin’s Brush Sauce Theater
on discord
An artist community that shares resources, feedback, and art contests.5K members
ForumChatPolyHaven
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
ChatToolsCG Society
A networking platform for professional digital artists.ForumCoursesr/brushforhire
on reddit
r/brushforhire is a place to post advertisements to hire modelers to build/paint your miniatures, models, kits, figures etc.4K members
ForumJobsCybermodeler
Welcome to Cybermodeler Online! The Largest Online Scale Modeling Magazine, featuring reference photos, color references, and product reviews.EventsToolsr/3Dprintmything
on reddit
Want something printed but can't afford a printer? Have a printer that just collects dust? Trying to sharpen up your modeling skills? Help each other out! This subreddit is for people with printers who are willing to design and print stuff out for others and send it to them, and for people who can't get a hold of a printer and want something printed!15K members
ForumPairingr/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!91K members
ForumJobsr/Dicemaking
on reddit
A reddit for dice making artists to share their crafts, tips, and ask advice.8K members
ForumChatr/3DPrintedWarhammer
on reddit
A better Warhammer and Wargaming 3d printing Subreddit. If you are Reddit 3D printing community, this one is for you.2K members
ForumChatSketchfab
The leading platform for 3D & AR on the web. Manage your 3D assets. Distribute 3D & AR experiences. Collaborate with others. Showcase your work. Buy & sell 3D models.ForumPerksWomen 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 members
NewsletterToolsMooncolony
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.1K members
ChatEventsr/ArtCrit
on reddit
A forum made for art feedback and helping other artists.52K members
Forumr/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! Posts can be tagged Meta, Feedback, In the Works, Question, and Progress.327K members
ForumLevel Up!
on facebook
A free online art community for teaching and sharing. Posts are feedback oriented, all skill levels are welcome!156K members
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