Newsroom
Introducing Learning Lab: A Free Crowdfunding Course in Partnership with LaunchBoom
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Art
Explore the pulse of the art world on Kickstarter. This category highlights a diverse array of artistic projects spanning traditional painting, visual art, dance, photography, theatre, and more, all powered by creativity and community support.
Creator Tips
How Early-Bird Rewards Can Help Get Your Campaign Funded in 24 Hours
Unlock the power of early-bird rewards to captivate backers, build momentum, and secure funding faster on Kickstarter.
Introduction to Kickstarter and Crowdfunding
The ABCs of Crowdfunding: A Complete Glossary for Campaign Success
To help you navigate the world of crowdfunding, we've compiled a comprehensive glossary of terms from A to Z.
Creator Tips
Understanding Late Pledges: A Comprehensive Guide for Kickstarter Creators
Discover how to enhance your Kickstarter campaign with Late Pledges. Explore the advantages, best practices, and success stories to optimize your project's potential.
Marketing & Promotion
Social Media Strategies to Boost your Kickstarter Campaign
Step into the world of viral content and engage audiences with our comprehensive strategy for social media marketing success.
Creator Tips
What Should Creators Do if They're Having Problems Completing Their Project?
Navigating Challenges and Maintaining Trust with Backers
Creator Tips
How to Craft a Pre-Launch Page
Learn how to leverage your pre-launch page effectively, transforming anticipation into success. With the right strategy, your project can achieve and even surpass its goals, turning your creative dreams into tangible realities.
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: Trends in Art
Looking back on 2023 and looking forward to the breakthrough Arts trends in 2024.
Press Release
Danny Baez Joins Kickstarter as Head of Arts
Danny will work closely with artists, collectives, arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions to bring their creative ideas to life.
Creator Tips
How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Your Dance or Theater Project
Here are some tips and strategies you can use to make crowdfunding for your live performance project a creative work in and of itself.
Art
Our Current Thinking on the Use of AI-Generated Image Software and AI Art
Kickstarter must, and will always be, on the side of creative work and the humans behind that work.
Art
If We Want Artists to Succeed, We Have to Give Them Room to Fail
We shouldn't chastise an artist when a piece or project doesn't work out — failure is a vital part of the creative process.
