What is Maecen.com?
Maecen.com is an online marketplace designed to connect creatives with patrons and collectors to fund art projects. It aims to democratize and expand the art market by providing a platform for emerging and established artists to obtain funding, produce new works, and sell limited editions directly to buyers.
On Maecen.com, artists can create profiles to showcase their portfolios and launch crowdfunding campaigns to finance upcoming projects or exhibitions. Artists set funding goals and offer rewards to backers, such as signed prints, personalized commissions, or behind-the-scenes content. The site facilitates all financial transactions using secure payment processing.
In addition to crowdfunding campaigns, Maecen.com also allows artists to sell limited edition prints, original artworks, and take commissions from buyers. The site offers artists greater independence, ability to retain copyright ownership, and a larger portion of sales proceeds compared to traditional art galleries or dealers. It also provides promotional tools and global exposure to new collectors.
For art buyers, Maecen provides access to unique, affordable works by talented emerging and independent artists. Patrons can discover new artists, get rewarded for backing projects early, enjoy transparency into the production process, and purchase limited editions directly from the artists. The site authenticates artworks and offers certificate of authenticity as well as buyer guarantees.