Artsonia
The World's Largest Student Art Museum
Overview
Artsonia is a free, educational platform where teachers can create online art galleries to showcase their students' artwork. Parents and relatives can view the art, leave comments for the artist, and purchase keepsakes with the student's artwork on them. A portion of the proceeds from these purchases is donated back to the school's art program. It serves as both a digital portfolio and a community-building and fundraising tool.
✨ Key Features
- Online student art galleries
- Digital portfolios for visual art
- Commenting and feedback from family
- Fundraising through custom merchandise
- Lesson plans and teacher resources
- Integration with Google Classroom
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Exclusively focused on visual arts
- Integrated fundraising component that benefits school art programs
- Structured as a public 'art museum' to celebrate student work
Unique Value: Provides a dedicated, safe space to celebrate student creativity and build community around a school's art program, while also providing a valuable fundraising stream.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- K-12 school art program showcases and fundraisers.
- Creating a long-term digital archive of a student's artwork.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Portfolios for non-art subjects like math or writing
- Professional artist portfolios
- Career and employability showcases
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike general portfolio tools like Seesaw, Artsonia is purpose-built for visual art with features tailored to art teachers. Compared to generic photo sharing sites, it provides a safer, school-centric environment with a unique fundraising model.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The platform is free for teachers, students, and parents to use.
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