Why Duluth.Art?
A Space for Artists, Not Algorithms
The internet has made it easier than ever to share art—but it's also made it easier for artists to be exploited. AI models are scraping images from the web, training on artists' work without their knowledge or consent. Many creatives don't realize their own art is being harvested, commodified, and repackaged by systems that offer no credit or compensation.
Duluth.Art was built to push back against that—to be a space where artists control their work, their visibility, and their connection to the community.
We Protect Artists from AI Scraping
We're not against artists who experiment with generative techniques, but we are against AI systems taking art without permission. That's why Duluth.Art:
- ✦Blocks known AI scrapers that harvest images for training datasets
- ✦Doesn't allow AI to crawl artist profiles to prevent unauthorized data collection
- ✦Raises awareness about how AI companies exploit online art so that artists can make informed choices
Built for Connection, Not Extraction
Art is about people. It's about ideas, emotions, and stories that AI can't replicate. Duluth.Art isn't here to fuel engagement algorithms or let big tech profit off artists' backs—it's here to help local artists be discovered, appreciated, and supported by a real community.
What Duluth.Art Offers:
- ✦Artist-Driven Curation–Work is showcased based on creativity, not engagement metrics
- ✦AI Protection–Keeping artists' work safe from scraping and unauthorized training
- ✦A True Local Art Hub–A central place to discover, support, and connect with Duluth artists
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Duluth.Art is about authentic art, real people, and a creative future where artists remain in control.