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Art connects and functions as communicative platform. We can learn from artists and change our own perspectives. Culture and its determining factors are a mirror of society. Artists often deal socio-critical with current political or other issues (in an active and creative way). In doing so, they demonstrate a reflection of unestimable value of and to society, inspire to think about it and set a worldwide course. Without art and artists, society worldwide would be less informed, for example about grievances or infringements of human rights. How a society deals with art leads to conclusions about the character of the particular society. Therefore, art and artists should not only act a part for certain upper classes but for everyone who is interested in it. But nevertheless: Although artists play an important role in our society, only a few of them could make a living from their art – according to some sources, only 2 % of the artists find themselves in such a lucky position. The idea is to establish an Internet-platform including a cross-border forum for artists in order to call attention to themselves, to their art and to cultural institutions. In doing so, art will be supported, published and put onto a broader social basement. This also enables smaller organizers to reach a bigger audience. For this reason, the portal and its use is basically without charge for artists and everyone who is interested in culture and art. The platform is financed by various additional offers, services and donations. Therefore, we are much obliged about the spreading of information.