An
artist collective is an initiative that is the result of a group of
artists working together, usually under their own
management, towards shared aims. The aims of an artist collective can include almost anything that is relevant to the needs of the
artist, this can range from purchasing bulk
materials, sharing equipment, space or materials, through to following shared
ideologies,
aesthetic and
political views or even living and working together as an
extended family. Sharing of ownership, risk, benefits, and status is implied, as opposed to other, more common business structures with an explicit hierarchy of ownership such as an
association or a
company.