A critique app built for artists & creatives
Symposia is a professional community for artists and creatives of all levels to connect and network.
Discover art critiques around the world



Chime-in on lively conversations










Gather insights automatically

Focused on developing real connections
We enable authentic conversation that helps to build impactful relationships.
Talk Straight
Have authentic conversations with other creatives.
Find your people
Bond or network with like-minded artists and creatives.
Feel Seen
Share relatable experiences with people who get you and your work.
App Features
Control what you see
No algorithms
Search by location
Filter by artist types

We built a feed that artists control using filters because we believe algorithms drive inequitable behaviors and produce inauthentic content.







Thoughful, real-time conversations centered around your art
Comments marked by helpfulness
Timed discussion
Control who enters the room
Option to host a critique anonymously, while participants use their real name

We built a focused space to connect, centered around your art and a question that anchors the conversation.
Automated insights only you have access to
Organize the conversation by helpfulness
AI positivity analysis of comments
Discover what critique participants found to be the top advice

It was important to us to close critiques and evaluate the discussion because we wanted to emulate the format of in-person critiques in the digital space.
Community
Discover a community you can trust
Meet a select group of artists who are experts at discussing art and can offer valuable input.


Meet artists like you who can help guide you with decisions
Get unbiased advice from art experts
Be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about art as you are
Find new ways to experiment with different styles and techniques that you might not have considered

We decided on an invite-only model to ensure that trust is built within the community. You'll find a host of artists from all fields, but everyone on our platform is trusted by artists.
Build your network by understanding who you're interacting with
No following or followers, build your network automatically as you interact
AI tone analysis of everyone's comments
Discover what everyone found to be the top advice

We took a more natural approach to build community. Your network grows as you interact with artists. Interactions change all the time, and who you're closest to may differ weekly.




Safety
Feel safe to participate and share your real self
We want you to feel comfortable sharing and interacting on Symposia at all times.

Strong community guidelines.
We've written rules to govern interactions within Symposia.

Control who can enter your critique room
Choose what types of artists can enter
Host a private room just with trusted friends
Anonymous hosting option
Set the duration, and end when you're ready

Trust and safety is the foundation of the app. We want you to feel as comfortable as you wish to be posting works in progress in the app.