ArtistRising.com originally began in April 2004 as the art.com Original Art and Photography (OAP) program and was launched as a separate brand in February 2007. As the latest addition to the Art.com Inc. family, Artist Rising was founded on the principle of democratizing the art world. Its goal is to promote and showcase original fine art from emerging and established artists and photographers from around the world, and connect them to art enthusiasts. Artist Rising has now become a vibrant, global art enthusiast and original artist community with over 186,000 works created by over 34,000 creative individuals.

On ArtistRising.com, art comes alive through artists and the creative spirit that guides them. Artists create online galleries on the site to exhibit their works, which are available for immediate sale as original artwork, fine art prints, and limited editions. ArtistRising.com also provides content, information, and networking tools to communicate with other artists and the extended art community worldwide. Some of the ArtistRising.com bestsellers are also offered for sale on art.com.

For the art admirer, aspiring collector, designer or connoisseur, Artist Rising is a destination which fosters and encourages art discovery. It provides a unique opportunity to learn from emerging and established contemporary artists about themselves, their work and their inspiration, and also provides the option to purchase their art for home or business.