11 september 2015
WHERART - L'ART PRES DE CHEZ VOUS / ART NEAR YOU
Help me create an application to geotag artist studios near your home and around the world.

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WHERART - L'ART PRES DE CHEZ VOUS / ART NEAR YOU
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<u><i>Help me</i></u><i> create <strong>an application to geotag artist studios</strong> near you and around the world. </i></p>
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<i>AN APPLICATION FOR ART LOVERS</i></p>
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You're an <strong>open-minded art collector </strong>and you want to meet new artists in their studios and support them. </p>
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You're a <strong>decorator at heart </strong>who wishes to buy work from an artist in your neighborhood: no delivery problem and a proximity meeting. </p>
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You are a <strong>curious traveler </strong>and after numerous museums and art gallery visits, you're still in search of new artistic places.</p>
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<em>AN APPLICATION FOR ARTISTS </em></p>
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You're an <strong>artist who wants to share his studio with other artists,</strong> why not pool equipment or associate yourself to an ephemeral project. </p>
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You're a <strong>creator who likes to open doors to the public </strong>: share a moment with a stranger, explain your artistic approach, compare your ideas and create links. </p>
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You're a <strong>businessman artist at heart and you need a platform</strong> that allows you to sell your works safely all over the world.</p>
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<em>LIVE THE PROXIMITY</em></p>
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<strong>Find new unique places</strong> and live a <strong>local experience. </strong></p>
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<strong>Discover artist's workshops</strong> near you<strong> and around the world.</strong></p>
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<i>LIVE THE SHARING</i></p>
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<strong>Join a community</strong> of artists and art lovers. </p>
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<strong>Go into an original universe</strong> and live a <strong>unique moment.</strong></p>
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<em>AN E-COMMERCE PLATFORM</em></p>
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INDISPENSABLE to<strong> increase sales of the artist's works.</strong> As a gallery of art, I see the difficulty for artists to sell. </p>
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INNOVATIVE <strong>showing works of art never disclosed.</strong> The shop will be full of new proposals every week. </p>
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SECURED <strong>to ensure a successful payment and delivery. I</strong> will propose specialty transport and insurance services for your security. </p>
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RESPECTFUL <strong>of the work of gallery. </strong>Artists who already have a Gallery will comply with the prices made by their gallery by signing a commitment of honor. Today the work of the gallery is irreplaceable because of their mediating power.</p>
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<strong><em>THE CONTACT WITH THE ARTIST</em></strong>
The artist is<strong> free to receive, with or without appointment. </strong>It may also indicate its availability: days and times (not to be disturbed all the time)
The artist will <strong>receive an alert by SMS, email or phone call</strong> to inform of a visit. It is free to refuse the appointment if he wishes.
The artist can also <strong>choose not to give the exact positioning of his studio</strong>, but only the name of the village or the street. In that situation, only during the first contact with the visitor that he give the exact address.
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AN IDEA WHICH RESULTS OF EXPERIENCES: </p>
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<strong>Young, I grew up in a large studio with paintings and sculpture</strong> in the heart of the Landes forest in the Southwest of France. My parents, who are artists created a wonderful place that has long remained secret to everyone. </p>
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<strong>Throughout my studies and experiences, I realize that there is a need to make art more accessible. </strong>In analyzing the role of the art market, I quickly understood that it lacked a new tool that would streamline the relationships between artists and the public. </p>
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<strong>When going on a trip, we all love discovering new places</strong> and to meet new people at a street corner. However, it is very difficult to get into an artist's studio without feeling at ease, or being intrusive. </p>
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<strong>When I rented my first apartment in Montreal in 2013, I wanted to be surrounded by unique items. </strong>I was excited to create a "small museum" at home by investing my savings in the purchase of works of art from local designers and if possible in my neighborhood (because I had no car) . Again, I had great difficulty in identifying places near me. </p>
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<strong>Museums and art galleries are elitist places for all.</strong> The approach may seem impersonal, works are detached from their creator, their workshop and can lose their meaning. </p>
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<strong>Our residential areas are extensions of ourselves.</strong> Tired of standardization and consumerism, our society needs markers, decorative items chosen and reflected that give meaning to our lives. </p>
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<strong>Art schools are multiplying all over the world, but there is no tool which allows us to know these young creators.</strong> I want to give these new artists a powerful tool to easily identify them wherever they are. </p>
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<strong>All artists regardless of their age or their routes merit visibility.</strong> I wish to offer a simple and innovative tool that will emerge from the shadow of the creators never discovered.</p>
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<em>WHO AM I ?</em></p>
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Maylis Doucet, daughter of artists, holder a <strong>MASTER 2 LAW AND TAXATION OF THE ART MARKET </strong>(Lyon), a <strong>MASTER 2 RIGHT OF INTELLECTUAL CREATIONS </strong>(Bordeaux) and a double <strong>LICENSE OF HISTORY OF ART. </strong></p>
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I wrote two memoirs during my studies: <strong>"The art collectors of tomorrow"</strong> and <strong>"New alternatives in the art market ». </strong></p>
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Following a period at <strong>Christie's</strong> and <strong>Sotheby's,</strong> I worked two years at an auction house in Montreal, Quebec (iegor.net) as <strong>Head of the art international and object d'art department. </strong></p>
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Back in France,<strong> I participated in the creation of a new art gallery in Biarritz</strong> (galeriehausseguy.com) that supports a dozen French and international artists. </p>
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In 27 years, I am challenging myself to create an application for <strong>a one and unique purpose to make art accessible. </strong></p>
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<strong>Your help is important for me.</strong></p>
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Allocation of funds
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<strong><i>WHAT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED?</i> </strong></p>
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With my savings, I<strong> have already realized the graphic identity </strong>and a presentation allowing me to communicate my final project. </p>
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My specifications, tree structure, graphics and features are ready. </p>
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I am trying to do multiple quotes to develop my application. </p>
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The application inauguration should be complete by late fall, <strong>depending on the amount of money raised.</strong> It will likely be in Biarritz but also in Paris. Everyone who has contributed will be invited to attend the inauguration.(Ex: share in Facebook).</p>
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<em>HOW WILL I DEVELOP MY PROJECT?</em></p>
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<strong>I will gradually develop my project geographically.</strong> I'll start with the workshops in the Southwest of France where I live, and then actually in to other regions according to where my meetings take place.</p>
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In each new area of action, I will spend four days physically : </p>
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- The <strong>first two (Monday and Tuesday) </strong>will be destined to the visit of 8 workshops (pre-selected) with two visits in the morning and two afternoon visits, </p>
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- <strong>The third (Wednesday)</strong> will be destined to the launch of these workshops, </p>
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- <strong>The fourth day (Thursday) </strong>will be reserved for the <u>inauguration of the application in the region. </u></p>
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<strong>Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays </strong>are days when I plan to return to Biarritz. At this time of the week, I plan to work on communication aspects, marketing and improving the application. I will be available by appointment this weekend in the Southwest of France.</p>
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On each of my trips, I intend to elect<strong> ambassadors </strong>who will promote the application over the long term with art schools, group workshops and art lover communities. Each ambassador will be assigned a territory that will crisscross. </p>
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I have already found some ambassadors who are currently undergoing research and new workshops in cities such as <strong>London, New York and Hong Kong. </strong></p>
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I want to <strong>unite the community around this project for artists and art lovers</strong> in the same region, in order to facilitate meeting and networking.</p>
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Each time in a city, I plan to advertise my media by using:</p>
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- Posters, </p>
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- Flyers, </p>
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- Social networks, </p>
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- Interventions in close institutions (art schools, museums etc ...)</p>
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<em>HOW WILL THE MONEY THAT IS RAISED SERVE THIS PROJECT ? </em></p>
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60% will be allocated to p<strong>ay a web developer. </strong>I plan to have the first version of the application done by fall. I'm looking for a young professional, who is interested in supporting me in this project, and who is also able to create the application. Estimated compensation will be 3000 euros.</p>
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20% will be devoted to<strong> improving and monitoring the medium-term application</strong> upon its release.</p>
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10% will be spent on <strong>communication, marketing development</strong> abroad.</p>
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10% will be devoted to my <strong>travel costs.</strong></p>
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<em>If the collection exceeds the amount requested, I plan:</em></p>
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<strong>Hire an intern</strong> for a period longer than two months to get involved with me,</p>
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<strong>Create an art bursary</strong> "Wherart" intended to reward an artist who may invest a place in the public space to install a work of art. This bursary will be a percentage of sales of art works (with e-commerce).</p>
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<strong>Propose new functionalities </strong>(Ex: the opportunity for users of the same area to exchange their works).</p>
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<em>Contact for any suggestions, proposals or other collaborations:</em></p>
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Maylis Doucet </p>
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Biarritz </p>
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+ 33 6 64 64 58 42 </p>
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[email protected]</p>
Rewards

€5
- 25 contributions
Invitation to the application opening of the application for two in Paris.
Estimated delivery: November 2015

€20
- 31 contributions
Shipping of a original and signed drawing by a living artist - Dimensions : 21x15cm
Estimated delivery: February 2016

€30
- 20 contributions
Invitation to the application opening of the application for two in Paris and two cocktails.
Estimated delivery: November 2015

€60
- 11 contributions
Invitation to the application opening of the application for two in Paris and two cocktails + 1 journey with visits to several artist workshops with a art professional.
Estimated delivery: February 2016

€95
- 4 contributions
Shipping of a original and signed drawing by a living artist - Dimensions : 50x65cm
Estimated delivery: February 2016

€200
- 2 contributions
Invitation to the application opening of the application for two in Paris and two cocktails + 1 journey with visits to several artist workshops with a art professional + 1 dinner.
Estimated delivery: February 2016

€800
- 1 contribution
Invitation to the application opening of the application for two in Paris and two cocktails + 1 journey with visits to several artist workshops with a art professional + followed by a dinner + a title of honorary member and sponsor of Wherart project.
Estimated delivery: February 2016