# ArtLifting: Design, Boston, United States

> ArtLifting: ArtLifting is a Boston-based social enterprise founded in 2013 by Liz and Spencer Powers. Based in Boston, United States. Founded 2013.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/artlifting (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# ArtLifting

ArtLifting is a Boston-based social enterprise founded in 2013 by Liz and Spencer Powers.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Design Boston, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2013 13 years old
- **Team:** 58 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $1.1M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Mar 2018

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for ArtLifting has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About ArtLifting

ArtLifting is a Boston-based social enterprise founded in 2013 by Liz and Spencer Powers.

The organization connects socially conscious companies and customers with artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity. ArtLifting aims to advance access to the art market and create economic resilience for these artists, operating under a “business for good” model. ArtLifting offers an online marketplace where artists can sell original paintings, prints, and licensed merchandise, including tote bags and clothing. The organization also provides scalable art curation and consultancy services for corporate and individual clients, helping to create meaningful spaces. Artists earn 55% of profits from each sale, with additional revenue supporting art supplies for community groups. ArtLifting serves over 500 corporate clients, individual buyers across 46 U.S. states, and interior designers, showcasing artwork in inclusive environments. The organization has generated significant income for artists, helping them secure housing and rebuild their self-worth.

## What company datasets say ArtLifting raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$1.1M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$180K**

Last round date **Mar 2018**

Investors listed **9**

## Founders and team

From ArtLifting's own website: 1 founder, 13 on the team.

**Liz Powers** Co-Founder & CEO

- **Brooke Broecker** Content & Marketing Coordinator
- **Christina Bailey** Chief Growth Officer
- **Alessandra Lourenco** Project Operations Manager
- **Aubree Mladenovic** Project Manager
- **Frank Moss** Board Member
- **Haley Wodarczyk** Artist Program Director
- **Jill Houghton** Board Member
- **Kylene George** Events & Marketing Manager
- **Mary Beth Sullivan** Senior Director of Sales
- **Matthew Beckshaw** Project Manager
- **Michael Korcek** Director of Marketing
- **Mike Gary** Senior Director of Operations
- **Sadie Shillieto** Senior Product & Operations Specialist

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Stage 1 Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/stage-1-ventures)
- [Exponential Creativity Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/exponential-creativity-ventures)
- [Joanne Wilson](https://millionrounds.com/fund/joanne-wilson)

Each firm lists ArtLifting on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

corporate art solutions ventures for good workplace health care corporate social responsibility consumers creativity public art art with innovative techniques writers art consulting community relations art gallery art for spaces art market access art for disability inclusion

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Design
- **Industry code:** NAICS 71151, 453920, 454110, SIC 7389, 5971, 5961
- **Region:** Massachusetts
- **Revenue:** $6.8M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/artlifting)

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