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).

En Route,April 2024

Bluethumb is Australia’s largest online art marketplace and will open its biggest ever exhibition of smaller-sized artworks by 50 leading artists in the affordable art space.

Indesignlive,April 2024

Behind the brand: Art and design with Alexandra Guglielmino In our series spotlighting aficionados across the design industry, we spoke with Alexandra Guglielmino, who leads the Art Advisory team at Bluethumb Art Gallery.

City Mag,April 2024

Picture this: Bluethumb x Southern Buoy 40×40 exhibition

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.

Broadsheet,March 2024

Online Gallery Bluethumb Lets You Shop Thousands of Aussie Artists in One Spot

The Age,February 2024

Add warmth and tranquillity into your home with peachy tones

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.

The Interiors Addict,June 2023

Making your Airbnb stand out: an Airbnb transformed with art

Domain,October 2022

It’s no surprise that the owner of this art-filled home used to work at Australia’s largest online art gallery, Bluethumb. Now at purpose-driven communications agency Think HQ, Grant’s studies in styling and creative direction with Sydney Design School are evident throughout the cottage. As he describes, formalising “a hobby that’s taken over our home”.

The Age,October 2022

Ken Done and I are sitting by the window watching people trickle into the exhibition space. The paintings on the walls are a mixture of bright and dark, figurative and abstract. Most of them I’ve never seen before, but somehow all of them feel familiar. “It’s always wonderful to be surrounded by your work,” the acclaimed artist tells me.

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.

The Oz,August 2022

The way we buy art is changing. Today, we’re just as likely to about purchasing directly as we are to walk into a physical gallery space and size up the selection on offer. But this doesn’t mean galleries have become obsolete. In fact, in the age of the Instagram artist, galleries can provide us with the advice we won’t find online, not to mention the confidence our purchase is legit. Now that’s priceless.

Digital Nation,August 2022

Online Australian art platform Bluethumb has appointed Jarrod Purchase as the company’s first CMO.

a rich life,August 2022

Bluethumb is a platform for Australian artists to exhibit and sell their artwork. It was originally founded by Edward Hartley, his brother George Hartley and Philip Slusarski in 2012. They took on external investors in late 2015 and 2017 and in 2020 Barry Newstead (former CEO of Redbubble), joined as an investor and advisor. Co-Founder and Director Edward Hartley said ‘All this has helped us accelerate our growth; double down on technology and expand our brand and reach.’

a rich life,August 2022

Artists have until 11:59pm on Monday 5 September (AEST) to get their entries in for this year’s Bluethumb Art Prize, the richest prize pool the company has presented with $250,000 on offer. They note ‘only 3 art prizes offer greater winnings, and none match the depth of entries – over 6,500 entries in 2021.’

Digital Nation,June 2022

Bluethumb Digital drops an all-female second collection called Muses.

Milray Park,June 2022

Designer’s Top Places To Buy Affordable Art Online

Homes to Love,June 2022

14 deliciously good still life paintings of food, including Bluethumb artist Vanessa Bartholomaeus

B&T,April 2022

Bluethumb artist Karen Lee partners with Cadbury for Mother's Day

Financial Review,March 2022

Uber of picture framing for major art retailers such as Bluethumb

The West Australian,February 2022

Bluethumb launches new NFT marketplace

NFT Evening ,February 2022

Bluethumb Digital: Australia’s best artists coming to new NFT marketplace

Domain Magazine (AFR & The Age),January 2022

Three Australian artist’s selling their work for under $2000 including Bluethumb bestseller Katie Wyatt

Style Curator,January 2022

Bluethumb is Style Curator's number one place to buy art online!

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

Time Out,September 2021

Where to buy art in Melbourne

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

Home Design Magazine,August 2021

Style Makers: How to create a gallery wall

Time Out,July 2021

Meet the people pushing Melbourne's artistic boundaries, including Bluethumb co-founder George

RUSSH,June 2021

15 of the best places to shop for art online! Bluethumb makes the list at number 3

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

Brands of Kin,January 2021

Families in the Art World: The Rule Breakers - Bluethumb Art

National Indigenous Times,December 2020

Kokatha/Yankunytjatjara artists collaborate with Disney Australia and Bluethumb

Complete Home,December 2020

Bluethumb Art Prize 2020 winners announced

The Daily Telegraph,November 2020

NT artist wins prestigious art prize

NT News,November 2020

NT artist Hubert Pareroultja wins the $10,000 Bluethumb Art Prize

Information Age,October 2020

Aussie art platform thrives in pandemic

Domain,October 2020

Six ways to brighten your walls with art

The Advertiser,October 2020

King William Road welcomes Bluethumb's new Adelaide gallery amid economic downturn

Style Curator,October 2020

Calling all artists, Bluethumb’s 2020 Art Prize is here!

SBS World News,September 2020

Bluethumb on the 6.30pm world news bulletin discussing the new normal

Ticker TV,September 2020

Shining a light on our upcoming Bluethumb Art Prize 2020

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

Home Design Magazine,July 2020

Bluethumb artists featured in the latest edition of Creative Spaces

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

Art Prizes,April 2020

Bluethumb is still selling art, still shipping, still supporting artists

The Sydney Morning Herald,March 2020

Bluethumb co-founder George discusses how we are adapting to working from home during COVID-19

RUSSH Magazine,March 2020

Shop local: the sales to support this Afterpay Day 2020

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

Who Magazine,December 2019

Pro-tips & tricks for selling online

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

Style Curator,October 2019

Bluethumb launches their very first art gallery space in Melbourne

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

Broadsheet,August 2019

Broadsheet's top picks at the Affordable Art Fair

Broadsheet,July 2019

Home visit: Freddy from Bluethumb's home is like stepping into a tiny gallery

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

Whimn,May 2019

Bluethumb's Freddy shares his advice on how to create a chic AF gallery wall

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

B&T,March 2019

Bluethumb's curator Sarah weighs in on the gender pay gap in Australian arts

Lifestyle,February 2019

Bluethumb veteran Freddy gives a tour of his art filled home

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

Lifestyle,January 2019

Our interior design expert Alex gives her top hallway decorating ideas

Broadsheet,December 2018

Broadsheet pick their favourite local art sellers

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

The Age,November 2018

Bluethumb dog Grungle discusses his walk to the office

The Stylephiles,September 2018

Emerging Australian artists you need to know

Beautiful Bizarre,August 2018

Interview with Bluethumb bestseller Erin Nicholls

Broadsheet,August 2018

Bluethumb's guerrilla pop-up chosen as one of the top picks for Melbourne Art Week

Houzz,July 2018

My Houzz: Bluethumb's PR and comms manager

Interiors Addict,May 2018

Bluethumb's PR and comms manager's home is proof of ME Bank's latest study

The West Australian,May 2018

Making small spaces work: interior designer tips

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

Whimn,May 2018

The Song Hotel launch new wing with nine rooms themed to celebrate Australian women making a difference featuring Bluethumb raising money for the YWCA

Broadsheet,April 2018

Bluethumb dog Grungle makes it to the finals of Australia's best office dog

Art Almanac,April 2018

Winners announced for the Bluethumb Art Prize 18

The Guardian,April 2018

Bluethumb support new "profit for purpose" hotel, with rooms designed by famous Australian women

Studio 10,April 2018

Bluethumb Art Prize 18 featured on Channel 10's flagship show

Beautiful Bizarre ,March 2018

The Bluethumb Art Prize finalists announced

The Sydney Morning Herald,February 2018

Drunken spending: don't be like Bluethumb's Freddy

The Age,November 2017

Technology opens up holidays for small businesses like Bluethumb

Love It Or List It Australia,November 2017

Style inspiration from episode 7

The Adelaide Review,October 2017

Bluethumb: a state of the art start-up

Qantas TV Campaign,September 2017

The "Why not treat yourself?" ad shows Bluethumb's co-founder George take a work trip to Tokyo

Lifestyle,June 2017

9 British-inspired buys to feel all royal at home

The Guardian,May 2017

Ethical art: how online entrepreneurs are selling Indigenous artists to the world

Financial Review,April 2017

Bluethumb art marketplace boosting indigenous communities

Artist Profile Magazine,March 2017

The success of the online Bluethumb Art Prize

Home Design Magazine,February 2017

Artscape - Oils, acrylics and prints

The Urban List,February 2017

The best places to buy art online

The Plus Ones,February 2017

The inaugural Bluethumb Art Prize finalists are announced

Inside Small Business,February 2017

Ed Hartley named as one of the Top 50 Small Business Leaders

Style Curator,January 2017

5 investment pieces you need in your home

GWN Channel 7 News,January 2017

WA artist Kirsten Sivyer takes out national Bluethumb Art Prize

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

Power Retail,September 2016

Bluethumb launches a new $10,000 art prize

Short Press,August 2016

Twelve ways to validate a business by twelve start-ups

The Age,August 2016

Bluethumb’s PR and comms manager and his best dog Grungle stand up for marriage equality

Widewalls,August 2016

Edward Hartley, Co-Founder of Bluethumb, gives an exclusive interview

Profile Magazine,July 2016

Home Edit: Coastal Chill – featuring Bluethumb artist Sue Bannister

The Advertiser,June 2016

Bluethumb win SouthStart Pitch

The Advertiser,June 2016

Hi-tech start-ups pitch for cash

Broadsheet,June 2016

National art prize aimed at emerging artists

Glam Adelaide,May 2016

Two Australian online marketplaces collaborate on one-off creations for local charities

CityMag,May 2016

The art of Bluethumb’s Henny van den Wildenberg

Studio 10 on Channel Ten,May 2016

Bluethumb’s Kim Leutwyler is artist in residence to help promote Created With Care

ShortPress,May 2016

Capital Raising: How to build a bridge through the valley of death

Daily Mail,May 2016

Bluethumb’s marketing coordinator shows his creative flair

Style Curator,May 2016

Handkrafted and Bluethumb create unique pieces for local charities

Forté Magazine,May 2016

The best place to buy and sell art

Furnishing International,May 2016

Created With Care – Handkrafted and Bluethumb collaborate for charity

MyDomaine,April 2016

Where to find art you can actually afford

Concrete Playground,April 2016

Charity auction lets you bid on one-off Australian design

The Australian,April 2016

RiverPitch, QUT call for start-ups

Power Retail,April 2016

Aussie marketplaces join forces for charity

Interiors Addict,April 2016

Australian furniture makers & artists collaborate for charity

Sydney Morning Herald,April 2016

Art is an increasingly tradable asset online

Home Design Magazine,February 2016

The hottest galleries, artists and online spaces

Domain,January 2016

The best places to buy affordable art

Power Retail,January 2016

Looking Back: 2015 online retail trends

MyDomaine,November 2015

Follow these Australian Instagram accounts to learn about art

B & T,November 2015

Co-Founders Of AussieCommerce Group And Young Rich Listers Invest In Bluethumb

Financial Review,November 2015

Young Rich listers Adam Schwab, Jeremy Same invest in Bluethumb

News Local,November 2015

Taking art to the masses

Arts Hub,September 2015

Conquering the fear of entrepreneurship

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

STARTUP SMART,July 2015

Danish delight awaits four creative startups

Business Insider,July 2015

5 things you need to know in Australian tech today

Gay News Network,July 2015

Eye on the prize: Introducing Archibald Prize finalist, Bluethumb's Kim Leutwyler

Power Retail,May 2015

art buyers going online and mobile

Women's Agenda,April 2015

How to make it in the art world: Bluethumb artist Miranda Lloyd's 8 top tips

Startup Daily,October 2014

Visual arts startup Bluethumb titled Best Shopping App

Interiors Addict,April 2014

Online art gallery featuring over 1,000 artists

Adelaide Now,December 2013

Australian art just a click away

THE ADVERTISER,August 2013

Online gallery gives artists a hoist at SALA Festival closing event

ARTS HUB,April 2013

How to make millions as a creative entrepreneur

The Age,July 2012

Shopping for art goes online

Shopping for Art Goes Online,July 2012

Shopping for Art Goes Online

THE CANBERRA TIMES,July 2012

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