.art

UK Creative Ideas Limited

Generic New gTLD (2012 Round)

Overview

Galleries, museums, individual artists, and cultural institutions form the intended constituency of .art, operated by UK Creative Ideas Limited. The extension emerged from ICANN's 2012 application round with a defined cultural positioning rather than a general-purpose one. Visual artists and digital creators have been the most visible adopters, using it for portfolios and exhibition sites. Registration is open to all, and no proof of artistic practice is required.

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About .art

.art is a generic gTLD operated by UK Creative Ideas Limited for artists, galleries, and creative communities. Widely adopted by visual artists, NFT creators, and cultural institutions.

Intended Use

Artists, galleries, museums, and creative communities

Registration Restrictions

Open registration — no restrictions

Quick Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is .art used for?

.art is a generic gTLD operated by UK Creative Ideas Limited for artists, galleries, and creative communities. Widely adopted by visual artists, NFT creators, and cultural institutions.

Who can register a .art domain?

Open registration — no restrictions

Who manages the .art top-level domain?

The .art TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).