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Technology Systems for the Arts

Creative West’s technology platforms equitably build bridges in the arts — connecting artists and arts organizations with one another and to creative opportunities and connecting art-seekers with artists and artworks. In building systems to change systems, we contribute to equity and regenerative action — seeing these ideas as essential to creativity itself. Technology serves as a medium for us in this work.

Economically, our technology platforms support artists’ livelihoods, while generating income that directly supports our regional work. Socially, our digital tools build artists’ and arts organizations’ capacity to impact communities, whether that’s here in the West or anywhere else. Creative impact isn’t bound by geography — so our technology offerings aren’t, either.

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Point of Contact

Christina Villa

Director of Business

christina.v@wearecreativewest.org

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Create Better Calls for Entry

CaFÉ is an online application submission system that strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply.

How it Works
Schedule a Demo
Help for Artists
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Unbound Installation by Life On Earth Art - Stevan Bosanac

Effective Grantmaking Designed for Arts Administrators by Arts Administrators

GO Smart is an affordable grants management software that offers pre- and post-application forms, panel reviewing, and data reporting for grantmakers.

How it Works
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Where Artists and Art Festivals Connect

ZAPP provides art fair and festival administrators with a suite of tools to digitally collect and jury applications, manage booth payments, and communicate with applicants all in one easy-to-use digital platform. Artists can apply to hundreds of shows nationwide through a central website.

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Help for Artists
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Make Public Art More Public

The Public Art Archive (PAA) is a free, searchable, and continually growing online database of completed public artworks throughout the U.S. and abroad, with a suite of resources and tools built for managing public art collections.

Search and Explore Public Art
Explore Collection Management Services
Submit Your Artwork
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Kids at Leonardo Drew exhibit - Roberta Lavadour

Photo Credit Roberta Lavadour

Unbound Installation by Life On Earth Art - Stevan Bosanac

Photo Credit Stevan Bosanac

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Photo Credit IndigenousWays

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Arist Nick Abstract | Photo Credit Hadley Fruits

Looking for information on Creative Vitality™ Suite?

At Creative West, we are committed to exploring new opportunities that will improve our services in the field. Significant changes are coming to CVSuite this year, but we remain committed to supporting clients with active contracts. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact us at cvsuite@wearecreativewest.org.

Technology for the Arts

By the Numbers

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Active artists and organizations (CaFÉ and ZAPP) nationwide

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Art fairs & festivals managed by ZAPP this past year nationwide

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Artworks in the Public Art Archive nationwide

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Creative opportunities facilitated by CaFÉ this past year nationwide

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CaFÉ is an online application submission system that strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply.

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GO Smart is an affordable grants management software that offers pre- and post-application forms, panel reviewing, and data reporting for grantmakers.

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The Public Art Archive (PAA) is a free, searchable, and continually growing online database of completed public artworks throughout the U.S. and abroad, with a suite of resources and tools built for managing public art collections.

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ZAPP provides art fair and festival administrators with a suite of tools to digitally collect and jury applications, manage booth payments, and communicate with applicants all in one easy-to-use digital platform. Artists can apply to hundreds of shows nationwide through a central website.