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To bridge the gap between aspiring high-school artists and the art industry, The Artstart Foundation nurtures talent and imparts invaluable first-hand experience. At the heart of this initiative lies Artstart, an annual event platform carefully curated to provide a professional showcase for a hand-picked selection of 100 aspiring artists.
Christchurch-based design studio McCarthy rebranded and redesigned The Artstart Foundation and Artstars, crafting the vision "Opening Doors for Young Artists" and a refreshed, cohesive identity, connecting aspiring artists with the broader art industry.
Client
The Artstart Foundation
Year
2022
Creative Director
Matt Kitto
Richard Burson
Design Director
Josiah Rees
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Formerly known as 'The Creators' Room', McCarthy recognised the need to align the name with its flagship event, Artstars, to create a seamless connection moving forward. As a result, The Artstart Foundation and Artstart were born, ensuring clarity and a direct link. The design studio developed the vision, "Opening Doors for Young Artists," encapsulating the very essence of their mission. This vision serves as a simple and focused ethos, providing a robust platform for launching the new identity.
McCarthy developed a youthful and approachable tone of voice to engage with the teenage audience without alienating donors, supporters, and partners. Their concept revolves around 100 coloured pixels, each symbolising a talented young artist supported by the Foundation. These pixels dynamically expand to spotlight the artist's work, putting their creativity at the forefront.
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