JANUARY ARTS is a support network for the art community. The Los Angeles nonprofit was founded by KRISTINE SCHOMAKER in 2024 and represents the latest effort by the artist to create space for community and career growth outside of the competitive commercial marketplace. Kristine believes that “When you realize you aren’t alone, or that you don’t have to be alone, opportunities open up.”

Behind the Curtain: Navigating the Art World is a new professional development membership program for art professionals. It’s a project of RAY BELDNER’s Startup Curatorial, which grew out of the Startup Art Fair that Ray co-founded in 2015 (and which is how we met!). Like Rhizomatic Arts, Behind the Curtain and Startup Curatorial are helping artists find the resources, skills, and community that are essential to a sustainable career.