BLUETHUMB NEWS & MEDIA
ABC Listen,May 2024
In this episode of This Talking Life, Lisa Leong talks to Bluethumb co-founder George Hartley about how music’s secret skills can scale up your performance.
Broadsheet,May 2024
In this Studio Visit, Artist Ellie Sutton discusses her 2023 Bluethumb Art Prize win and her distinct canvases of rippling ribbons.
Disrupt Radio,May 2024
In this episode of Startup Nation, Jules Lund talks to George Hartley of Bluethumb (one of Australia’s largest online art retailers).
Winning Magazine,April 2024
Meet the new breed of Australian creatives using their art to advocate for a more sustainable world.
Forbes Australia,April 2024
Digital marketplace Bluethumb paints Australian artists a $50 million picture
Add To Cart,April 2024
In episode #397 of Add To Cart, we checkout George Hartley. Co founder of Bluethumb, Australia’s online art marketplace. Representing over 20,000 emerging and established artists from Australia.
Hunter & Folk,March 2024
Joel Gailer explores the material and philosophical conditions of painting through sculptural works of art, painting, performance, video and digital media.
Smart Company,March 2024
Bluethumb’s Ed Hartley says Atomic Habits can help artists become businesspeople
Interiors Addict,March 2024
Meet Shannon Camden, an emerging artist who paints hyperrealistic depictions of lollies!
Add To Cart,March 2024
The Power of Dumb Ideas with George Hartley from Bluethumb, episode #388 on art, tech and creative pivots.
Financial Review,February 2024
‘Life before Shazam was tough’: how heavy metal educated this exec. George Hartley co-founded the online art marketplace Bluethumb, but music has always been his passion, and piano his forte. He answers our Time Out Q&A.
Yahoo! Finance,October 2023
Bluethumb - Australia's Largest Online Art Marketplace - Expands to the US, Creating a One-of-a-Kind Platform for Original, Diverse Artists Stateside
Forbes Australia,September 2023
By disrupting the traditional model of ‘gallery as gatekeeper,’ online gallery Bluethumb is helping thousands of Australian artists to connect with buyers.
Digital Nation,September 2022
Bluethumb Digital has launched a third exclusive collection, Free Frida, as interest in NFTs in Australia is projected to see significant growth in 2023.
The Advertiser,September 2022
From flying cars to AI-made beer, vaccines to satellites and speakers – even a social network for parents with a disability – we look at 22 of SA’s most intriguing start-ups.
Digital Nation,August 2022
Online Australian art platform Bluethumb has appointed Jarrod Purchase as the company’s first CMO.
Homes to Love,June 2022
14 deliciously good still life paintings of food, including Bluethumb artist Vanessa Bartholomaeus
Domain Magazine (AFR & The Age),January 2022
Three Australian artist’s selling their work for under $2000 including Bluethumb bestseller Katie Wyatt
ArtsHub,December 2021
Opportunities and awards wrap: Tom Christophersen wins Bluethumb Art Prize People's Choice
Byron Echo,November 2021
The Bluethumb Art Prize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award winner is local artist Anthony Walker, whose mob are the Yiman, Gangalu and Gurreng Gurreng peoples of Central Queensland
The Advertiser,November 2021
Capturing life in lockdown key to Loribelle’s success in the Bluethumb Art Prize
My Modern Met,November 2021
Bluethumb artist Sarah Park creates exquisite oil paintings of people holding delicate folding fans
The Advertiser,September 2021
New marketplace The Podium designed to help Australian artists missing out on resale royalties
Talking With Painters ,September 2021
Many Australians may have seen Bluethumb artist Kim Leutwyler’s work without ever having set foot in a gallery
The Guardian,August 2021
Walls that talk: how to buy real art in lockdown, from budget finds to custom commissions
The Australian,August 2021
Bluethumb's founders included in the top 100 of Australia's top innovators compiled by The Australian alongside a world-class panel of experts
Time Out,July 2021
Meet the people pushing Melbourne's artistic boundaries, including Bluethumb co-founder George
ABC News,June 2021
Bluethumb co-founder George discusses cancelled team trip to Tassie due to Melbourne's lockdown 4.0
Broadsheet,May 2021
Bluethumb's gallery in Goodwood is Broadsheet's pick for the best place to buy affordable art, in-person, in Adelaide
Radio Adelaide,May 2021
Bluethumb artist Ross Morgan chats about our Molly Moores Has a House Like Yours exhibition
Home Design Magazine,April 2021
Bluethumb artists Sophie Lawrence and Ellen McKenna are featured in this edition's Creative Selection
Grand Designs Magazine,February 2021
Grand Designs take a closer look at the winners of the Bluethumb Art Prize 2020
National Indigenous Times,December 2020
Kokatha/Yankunytjatjara artists collaborate with Disney Australia and Bluethumb
The Advertiser,October 2020
King William Road welcomes Bluethumb's new Adelaide gallery amid economic downturn
Urban List,September 2020
Kick start your art collection with this amazing emporium of affordable Australian art
Broadsheet,August 2020
Bluethumb launched its first physical gallery in Melbourne last year. Now it’s Adelaide’s turn
The Australian Business Review,July 2020
Bluethumb saw Indigenous art sales increase by 110 per cent in the June 2020 quarter
The Guardian,July 2020
Indigenous economies have been hit by coronavirus, but online art sales on Bluethumb offer a ray of hope
Arts Hub,June 2020
Australia's leading independent online resource for arts professionals recommends Bluethumb in its guide to making money from art online
The Guardian,May 2020
How did our PR and Comms Manager celebrate his 10 year anniversary? With a portrait by his favourite artist of course... and a feature in The Guardian
Apartment Therapy,May 2020
Our PR guru's art-filled home is featured on one of the world's biggest interior design sites
The Sydney Morning Herald,March 2020
Bluethumb co-founder George discusses how we are adapting to working from home during COVID-19
My Modern Met,February 2020
Bluethumb best seller Liliana Gigovic featured on one of the world's most popular art news sites
Home Design Magazine,January 2020
Australia's favourite interiors magazine knows where to find Australia's best artists
Arts Hub,January 2020
Bluethumb’s Art for Bushfire Relief sale raises $33,510 through sales of 63 artworks
Broadsheet,December 2019
Online art hub Bluethumb launches its first IRL gallery in a three-level former factory in Collingwood
Herald Sun,November 2019
Bluethumb's new Melbourne gallery is a small businesses worth celebrating these holidays
Healthy Homes,November 2019
New season, new homes, but Channel 10's favourite reno experts still love Bluethumb
Sydney Morning Herald,October 2019
Bluethumb best seller Susan Trudinger is one of an increasing number of artists redefining retirement
Domain Magazine (AFR & The Age),September 2019
Bluethumb's Freddy discusses the most important decision to make when investing in art for your home
The Design Files,August 2019
Bluethumb picked as one of TDF's must-see galleries at the Affordable Art Fair
Healthy Homes,July 2019
Channel 10's favourite reno experts continue to love sourcing their art from Bluethumb
Decor + Design,June 2019
5 minutes with Style Curator, Gina Ciancio... and of course she talks about Bluethumb
Life Styled,June 2019
Bluethumb's Freddy welcomes us into his eclectic and unsurprisingly art-filled home
training.com.au,May 2019
"I love my job!" Bluethumb's curator discusses changing your career path to your passion
Artist Profile,May 2019
Adelaide-based fine art photographer Joseph Haxan chats to Artist Profile before his Bluethumb exhibition, Torment of Life, Paradise of Hell
training.com.au,April 2019
Career Shifters: Bluethumb's PR and comms manager shares his journey from ESL teacher to following his passion
Power Retail,March 2019
Bluethumb is celebrating International Women’s Day every day of the year, with 68 percent of its artwork sales coming from female artists
The Guardian,February 2019
My brother and I: The Hartley brothers have disrupted the art world with their online art marketplace Bluethumb
Yahoo Finance,February 2019
Bluethumb named 55th most-loved online retailer of 2019 in Power Retail's top 100
Spacely,January 2019
Our PR & comms manager, and events extraordinaire, Freddy shares his top tips for putting on an art show
Smart Company,December 2018
Bluethumb co-founder Ed gives tips on growth strategies for online business owners
Health Homes Australia,December 2018
Channel 10's favourite reno experts love sourcing their art on Bluethumb
Broadsheet,August 2018
Bluethumb's guerrilla pop-up chosen as one of the top picks for Melbourne Art Week
Style Curator,May 2018
Take a cue from Shaynna Blaze on Selling Houses and add colour and interest to your home with art from Bluethumb
Daily Mail Australia,May 2018
Feature on Bindi Irwin's room including art by Emma Wreyford, part of Bluethumb's charity collaboration with the YWCA
The Guardian,April 2018
Bluethumb support new "profit for purpose" hotel, with rooms designed by famous Australian women
Qantas TV Campaign,September 2017
The "Why not treat yourself?" ad shows Bluethumb's co-founder George take a work trip to Tokyo
The Guardian,May 2017
Ethical art: how online entrepreneurs are selling Indigenous artists to the world
Albany Advertiser,January 2017
The winning entry of the Bluethumb Art Prize is by local artist Kirsten Sivyer
Studio 10 on Channel Ten,January 2017
The Bluethumb Art Prize exhibition opening showcased on Australia's biggest morning show
The Weekly Review,December 2016
Bluethumb Art Prize featured in 100 free things to do in Melbourne this summer
Home Design Magazine,November 2016
Creative Selection – galleries, artists and online spaces to inspire
Grand Designs Magazine,October 2016
Culture Shock - Add life to your interiors with pieces that speak to your personality
Profile Magazine,October 2016
Home Edit: Modern Classic – Monochromes featuring Bluethumb’s Matthew Broughton
The Age,August 2016
Bluethumb’s PR and comms manager and his best dog Grungle stand up for marriage equality
Glam Adelaide,May 2016
Two Australian online marketplaces collaborate on one-off creations for local charities
Studio 10 on Channel Ten,May 2016
Bluethumb’s Kim Leutwyler is artist in residence to help promote Created With Care
Furnishing International,May 2016
Created With Care – Handkrafted and Bluethumb collaborate for charity
DYNAMIC BUSINESS,September 2015
Online art marketplace to represent Australia at world championships for creative entrepreneurs
BEAT MAGAZINE,September 2015
Best's Guide To The 2015 Melbourne Fringe Festival: Bluethumb Pop-Up Art Gallery
Gay News Network,July 2015
Eye on the prize: Introducing Archibald Prize finalist, Bluethumb's Kim Leutwyler
Women's Agenda,April 2015
How to make it in the art world: Bluethumb artist Miranda Lloyd's 8 top tips
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