Creations Atelier, a new business directory for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs

Here Insider and stunning artist Paolo Minekov shares their passion for helping others realise their creative dreams. INsiders genuinely care about helping professionals and business owners and we look forward to seeing how we can help them.

In November 2024, artist and architect Natalia Giacomino and I launched Creations Atelier – a dynamic new platform designed to bridge the worlds of art, business, and commerce.

Our mission is simple, yet powerful: to cultivate meaningful connections between artists and the businesses that support them. As artists ourselves, we were creating the service we wish existed. As business owners, we know nothing is more powerful than connecting people.

We do this through our comprehensive artist and business directory, professional development resources, and of course, in-person networking events. We aim to create opportunities that empower artists to thrive while facilitating collaborations that drive our members forward.

To celebrate this new chapter, in March 2025 we hosted our inaugural group art exhibition “Metamorphosis” in Marylebone, London.

Photo Credit: Chris Freeman. Participating Artists: Diana Ali, Michelle Baharier, Julie Bennett, Caz Dowdall, Simon Dunstan, Rosella Garavaglia, Natalia Giacomino, Carry Hornby, Kristina Kashtanova, Gioacchino Loporchio, Ivan Minekov, Paola Minekov and Dil Vahidova

The theme of the exhibition explored the transformative power of art and our commitment to amplifying the voices of the artists within our growing community.

To learn more about our talented artists, check out this article.

Why Creations Atelier?

For years, I wondered why artists rarely attend business networking events. When I moved to London in 2008, networking was my gateway to making connections, meeting collectors, and growing not only professionally, but also personally.

Yet, in all my years of networking within established business groups like Women in Business, Athena, and BNI, and even at the INSIDERS, I’ve only met only a handful of other artists. One of them was Natalia Giacomino, who not only became the co-founder of Creations Atelier, but also a collector of my artwork.

Creations Atelier fills the gap of a professional network which connects the art world to the world of business. As artists, we need a network like this. With every step, we are creating a service we wish existed to support us in our own professional development.

In this respect, we’re not your typical art platform—we’re building an ecosystem, where artists can, of course, connect with curators and galleries but also, crucially, with architects, interior designers, web developers, publishers, venues, and other industry professionals, who can open doors for their careers in unorthodox ways.

Imagine a networking community that brings artists and businesses together in one space, creating real-world opportunities for collaboration.

Face-to-face connections matter!

This is why we’re committed to hosting at least 50% of our events in person, starting with our monthly networking events in London this coming autumn. But we also recognise the power of digital reach, so we’ve built a comprehensive business directory to help artists and creative businesses connect and reach new customers, no matter where they are.

Through our platform, you’ll have access to:

✅ A professional directory profile, with interactive features like reviews, maps, messaging, and event listings.
✅ Monthly professional development workshops led by industry experts, available online for global access
✅ Exclusive networking events designed to cultivate genuine, long-term collaborations

Our workshops cover essential topics like *PR for artists, tax efficiency, social media strategy, online presence, SEO, exhibition planning, working with interior designers and selling your art through prints and products. We’ve already hosted sessions with experts like Sally Brockway (PR for Artists) and Phyu Twang (Tax Efficiency for Sole Traders), with many more in the pipeline.

Join Our Growing Community

If you’re a business looking to collaborate with artists, now is the perfect time to join Creations Atelier at our special introductory rate of just £5.50/month for life. Join Paolo’s community here.

You’ll gain access to our exclusive networking events, professional development workshops, and directory listings—ensuring you connect with the right artists for your projects.

If you’re an artist, you can join today with 25% off for life using the code Art25, unlocking full access to our networking events, professional workshops, and exclusive courses developed by the Creations Atelier team.

We’re also negotiating substantial discounts on courses by our partners.

As a bonus, for a limited time only new members, both artists and businesses, will have the opportunity to be featured in my online magazine, Elysium Lifestyle, further expanding your visibility. Learn more about the magazine here.

Natalia Giacomino and I believe that Creations Atelier has the potential to redefine the relationship between art and business.

INsiders has helped many artists to gain funding, exhibit globally and commission amazing pieces so we look forward to exploring how we can support Paola and her members. Paola for starters would you like a discount to access INsiders and our courses?

Learn more about our courses here.