Artist Alliance Membership
The Artist Alliance is a supportive and inspiring online community for artists of all levels.
Now offering FREE and $18 a month premium memberships.
Monthly exhibitions now on Artsy.net
We’re thrilled to announce starting in May, 2022 one monthly, curated exhibition will be on Artsy.net, the exclusive, gallery-only sales portal with 3-million views a month.
Join today and get the exposure you’re looking for!
$18 a month premium membership includes
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Stay-in-Place Residencies
Offered four a year for three months (Winter, Spring, Summer & Autumn), residencies are self imposed with the added benefit of community support, input and feedback. Our residencies offer accountability and structure and the ability to REALLY focus on what matters to you. Each residency ends with a community presentation and exhibition.
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Curated Monthly Exhibitions
Curated exhibitions per month, on Artsy.net and on our public exhibition space ArtistAlliance.space. No entry fees, no exclusive contracts/ownership on any work.
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Challenges
From our Instagram Challenge to studio challenges, you’ll never get bored. The fun part is seeing what other members produce and create from the prompts! Challenges are held several times a year.
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Workshops
From professional development to studio workshops, we offer at least one live workshop each month. All members also have the opportunity of trying their hands at teaching a workshop as well, offering an expanded audience and additional experience.
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Resources, Ideas & Inspiration
Video library of studio and professional development workshops, the BASIC Method, an entire course for time management and priorities for success, inspiring ideas from other members for everything from materials, to shipping to galleries to techniques.
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Friendship & Community
Quite simply the most supportive, inspiring and friendly online artist community around. Our members truly care for each other, cheer each other’s wins, and support each other through the losses. Being an artist is a solitary venture…. find your community here, when you want it, without leaving your studio!
Our community is for artists of all levels.
The Artist Alliance Promise
Artists earn 75% on all sales from Artsy.net shows
No exclusionary contracts or restrictions for showing with other galleries or venues
We won't share your personal information or data... ever.
What our members say…
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I sold work!
"A painting I entered in the Rough Around the Edges exhibition sold as soon you shared it on social media!"
—Susan M, CA
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A very supportive community
"A very supportive community - lots of terrific work being made and shared. Up to date info, reliable help and comic relief for solo artists at all levels of practice."
—Miriam Hitchcock, CA
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A must for professional artists
"A must for any professional artist! Jen is amazing and a wealth of experience and knowledge. The members are supportive and eager to take part in all the opportunities offered from small groups to exhibition and open studios opportunities."
—Mary Ann Forehand
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So much inspiration
"The Artist Alliance saved me last year. So much inspiration and a fantastic, supportive community of incredible artists."
—Terry Tsu, California
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Connect with other artists
"This group is great! Being a studio artist can be very isolating at times...especially THESE times, and this is a great place to connect with artists from all over. I have already taken advantage of two workshops and a webinar that was EXTREMELY helpful and very informative as well as timely. I love that there is a separate place for the public to view the art as well. I highly recommend becoming a member!"
—P.K. Williams
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Extraordinary
“The Artist Alliance experience has been extraordinary. The phrase, "drinking from a fire hose," comes to mind. It is incredibly rich in process and resources, inspiration, and great fun! Working and observing other incredible artists is another plus."
—Sue Cretarolo
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An amazing group
"This is an amazing group of supportive creative people, moderated by the best of both, Jen Tough. The challenges are great (and just that), the webinars very informative and the critiques are so insightful."
—Anne Rabe, California
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Perfect!
The Artist Alliance and membership in "the tribe", has been a growing experience for me and perfectly timed. I recently relocated from Colorado where I began my artist life, to San Francisco. Consequently, I have a great need to learn of and to connect with a new artist community. Jen Tough is so knowledgeable and committed to sharing whatever she can to help artists to help themselves. Jen models a supportive attitude -- I feel that members follow her lead and do the same. Because of this, there is the bonus of learning from all tribal members from across our country, and if not already, from beyond. Perfect!!" —Jean Brodie
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A wealth of information
"A fantastic way to network with other artists, a wealth of information to move ahead with your artwork."
—Cee, Columbus, OH
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Wonderful program
"Lots of talented artists joined together sharing their experiences has been insightful. The webinars produced by Jen Tough are invaluable. Highly recommend joining this wonderful program."
—Laurie Blessen
The only artist community created and managed by a gallerist.
Founded by Jen Tough of Jen Tough Gallery, The Artist Alliance was created at the start of the pandemic. Long realizing the gallery system was pretty broken for artists, she created the Artist Alliance to offer artists community, exposure and resources, where artists earn 100% on sales.
Jen’s past work experiences include being the art director for Warner Bros Records and Urban Outfitters, along with years of freelance projects for Nike, Drew Carey, and numerous national magazines. Jen has won awards for art direction & design, was named "one to watch" for the 2000s for art direction, and has juried numerous national exhibitions. She lives with her husband, daughter, and two dogs in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hi, I’m Jen Tough.
Being an artist can be a solitary journey, but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve seen over and over, that artists who surround themselves with other artists do far better than those that try to do it all alone. The art world is built on connections, and the Artist Alliance is the perfect place to start.
I created the Artist Alliance at the start of the pandemic to help empower artists to move ahead both creatively and professionally through a supportive community, curated exhibitions, challenges, valuable resources and our new residency program.
The Artist Alliance is unique because it is the only online community created and managed by an art dealer and gallerist, and I love helping artists navigate this crazy art world. Nothing makes me happier than when artists feel empowered to succeed, and I celebrate every win with members.
I hope to see you soon!
“You must live around and be in constant contact with other artists of your generation everyday. Otherwise, you are finished.”
— Jerry Saltz
Become a member today.
THE MOST SUPPORTIVE & INSPIRING ONLINE ARTIST COMMUNITY!
Monthly memberships: FREE and $18 per month.
Questions or problems? Please email info@JenTough.gallery
Click button below to go to the Artist Alliance community and start as a free member.
Upgrade anytime from within the community.