The best apps for artists and arts lovers

Thanks to software development, running an arts business and accessing art has never been easier.
ArtsHub has curated a list of some of the best apps for artists and arts lovers.

Digital tools and software are the bedrock of our lives. Often, the health of our business and passions is directly related to the accessibility and ease of our tools. More broadly, technology has completely changed the durability and impact of artistic practice. Thankfully, a suite of options is available for professional artists and art lovers.

Some sectors of the industry have particular software that has become standard. The Adobe Creative Suite fuels most of the design and publishing sector worldwide. Final Draft is the gold standard in screenwriting. Canva’s free design tools are used ubiquitously across the creative industries. Conversely, there are thousands of apps and tools for visual and digital artists, each offering a different list of advantages and disadvantages.

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David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.