A Platform for Artists to Experience Community, Self-Discovery, and Mastery

Experience Community

Our core is a social platform seeking to encourage and empower artists all over the world and perpetuate the new art renaissance. Follow, connect with, and message people just like you to create your own network of artists, all for free.

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Join Art Club

All the community but with an educational component and monthly contests you can win using your art skills. Includes a library of content that will educate, inspire, and entertain you.

The Art Social Team

We are artists. We are professionals, beginners, and hobbyists. We believe that art has the power to change the world so we build tools that empower and bring artists together. Founded in 2008 as The Milan Art Institute, we are now a platform for artists to call home for community, inspiration, and education.

The Future of Art Social

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The Milan Art Institute

Turning passions for art into professions for thousands of students around the world The Milan Art Institute will soon find its home on the Art Social platform.

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Art Social Mobile App

Phase 2 of this platform welcomes a new mobile app available on IOS and Android devices.

Meet the Founders

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Elli Milan

Founding owner of Milan Art Institute, who has sold her work professionally for the last 24 years. Elli has transformed the lives of hundreds of artists from all over the world, helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession. She is passionate about the role of an artist in contemporary culture and a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance.

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Dimitra Milan

Generated over a million dollars of artwork sales by the age of 15. Dimitra Milan paintings are collected world-wide. She is pioneering a new age of artist influencers on social media, spreading beauty across the entire planet. Dimitra developed a unique style that is now known across the planet and became a contributor to all online art programs at Milan Art Institute. She is a mentor here and is very passionate about equipping artists to change the world with their art.

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