{"ref":null,"ref_type":"repository","master_branch":"master","description":"A simple, powerful idea made into software. It aims to reach talented around the globe, who, because of their economic/political circumstances, cannot sustain themselves with their craft. Art Funnel provides a platform not only to market their talent, but also an opportunity to get honest appraisal by their colleges around the globe. Before the art is integrated into the site as a print, it will be subjected to this peer review. It must reach a number of \"pledges\" by other users. This means that, like an auction, the user pledges to buy the print once it is sent into production. When the print is released, an email is sent to that user. If the user follows through with their pledge, they are awarded discounts on their purchases. If they don't they are booted off the site. This method of review other sites assures the artist that the opinions of their work will be based on whether the print can be marketed on not. It also diminishes the potential loss that the owner could suffer for prints that cannot be moved. ","pusher_type":"user"}