Indigo Ink Artists Collective
Overview
The Indigo Ink Artists Collective is a conglomeration of artists who have incorporated as a way the share wealth and resources from patronage. Through the system of their patronage, a patron's funds can support many artists, giving the patron broader influence and the collective greater resources.
Under this system, Indigo Ink Artists work together to encourage each other in their art, while using the financial security provided by structure to supply bolder, personal endeavors that may not be financially lucrative.
Structure
On the whole, the Indigo Ink silikes leadership structure. Nonetheless it exists. Ranking members handle meetings of business with patrons or make public appearances as need. They also handle the financial side of the collective. Non ranking members are giving commissions that could be considered "grunt work," such as commissioned artwork for the invitations to a patrons party or a reconstruction project. However, all members are considered equal when it comes to petitioning far resources for a passion project, where the project is pitched before the collective, both for crticism and for a vote that his held soon after if the resources should be allocated for the project. Minor personal projects are always encouraged collaboration, critique, criticism, and assisting are all encouraged amongs the many artists.
Culture
The Indigo Ink is egalitarian, but can often exhibit toxic positivity. Jealousy, envy, anger, gossip, and scheming all exist beneath the surface, sometimes bubbling over during communal projects. Those who don't take part such squabbles find the Indigo Ink to be an encouraging environment for artists to flourish.
Public Agenda
While not as prestigious as art academies throughout the city, the Indigo Ink is devoted to a sense of partical artistry -- letting artists be artists and make a living off their art entirely.
History
The Indigo Ink was established in 275 PF with barely a handful of artist in a shared studio space. During this era, the collective was largely interested assisting in art restoration. They used a special indigo dye in their plaster when they patched murals or sculptures. This plaster dried white, but it was a signature of the collective for years to come.
