About Indyish

risa dickens and elran oded in the indyish tent at the montreal fringe

Indyish began as an idea in Risa and Elran’s heads. When they met there was a bang and a flash of lights and they promptly fell in love and got to work.

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In December 2005 Risa came up with the name Indyish to describe a balance between “captain of your own ship” and “member of a mutually beneficial network.” Elran dug it so he worked like a madman to build the site based on suggestions from the artists and the founders’ own dream schemes.

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In August 2006 Indyish launched with much art making, rock music and fanfare.

We’re a loose affiliation of folks who make stuff.

Today Indyish is comprised of El and Risa, an awesome Team, sexy volunteers, and over 200 groups of indie artists who are members of the site. Together we co-author an indie arts group blog, sell our wares and produce Indyish events.

Indyish membership has grown slowly and carefully, with invites and applications as the only way in (for now…) Over time and with good will and hard work, the network effects are building up between us. The Indyish are helping each other find work, get gigs, find their customers, get inspired and keep our chins up along the bumpy road of independence and art. Indyish.com takes the smallest possible percentage from artists sales (2%) and seeks business partners, sponsors and advertisers who meet environmental and ethical standards so the network on every level can remain sustainable.

Our mission is to pool audiences, voices, and the market for indie goods. We know we’ll be stronger together. Artists who make use of the systems and connections here will make friends and maybe even make a living doing something they love. We Indyish will become one good hub in a new, healthy entertainment industry ecosystem.

Like to know more? Well, you could check What We Do For Artists or Buying From Us to learn a bit more about our dear DIY Indyish … Or click on the image below to meet the Team.