Founded in 2010 by Allison Williamson, the Artist Collective is an online gallery with a mission to offer patrons affordable, original art while giving back to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, the Artist Collective is also active in Atlanta, Nashville, and Washington, DC, featuring the work of these cities’ most talented artists. Under its "giving back" business model, 5% of profits are given to charitable organizations in each of its markets. To date, donations exceed $160,000.