Four Years of Growth: From art|works to startWorks 🎉
October 1st, 2021 - art|Works Initiative celebrated its soft launch into existence: Look how far we have come!
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October 1st, 2025 marked four years since the soft launch of art|Works Initiative. The spark in the pot that would eventually grow into what we now know as startWorks!
2021 feels like eons ago. I am sure many share that sentiment.
For reference, in 2021, I was 17 years old and a senior in high school… so…
When we began as art|Works, our mission was to give independent artists the support they needed to thrive. We focused on bridging the gap between creativity and sustainable productivity to reach a version of life where artists weren’t just surviving but thriving.
Over these four years, we’ve seen transformation not only in the artists we serve, but in ourselves!
✨ From art|works to startWorks
First and foremost, our team grew! That is why I am here, writing to you right now! Not only that, our understanding of what our community needs developed. This growth led us to reimagine our identity and expand our vision.
We no longer only serve artists, but entrepreneurs, micro business owners, startups, and anyone who needs help getting off the ground. Today, as startWorks, we are proud to stand as a hub of resources where our community can access support that is practical, innovative, and tailored to them.
✨ Evolving resources
We have adapted to shifting trends in business, social media, and technology to ensure our support always stays relevant. We are proud to promote our financial, marketing, and technological support to all of those who need it. Our team of experts is always innovating to bring the best and the brightest to our clients.
✨ Community impact
Through every stage, one thing has remained constant: our belief in the power of creativity to change and enrich lives and communities.
We have seen artists elevate their ‘side hustles’ into sustainable businesses, small ventures find new audiences, and connections blossom into collaborations that inspire us every day.
Looking ahead…
Four years ago, art|Works was an idea taking root in the ground. Today, as startWorks, we are more energized than ever to continue building, adapting, and championing the people we serve.
As we celebrate this milestone, we want to thank every artist, entreprenuer, partner, team member, and supporter who has been apart of our journey. We never would have started without you!
Here’s to four years of growth and to many more ahead. Let’s keep building, creating, and starting, together.
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