# Patreon – an income stream for artists and creatives?

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/07/08/patreon-an-income-stream-for-artists-and-creatives/
- Published: 2013-07-08T16:19:04+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Patreon is a startup that is offering a way for artists, musicians and other creatives
to receive an income from fans in return for publishing new content.**

 

Fans commit to donating a certain amount for each new track, blog post, video or
recipe produced by the artist, up to a certain amount per month. In return the artist
will offer incentives and opportunities for fans to say thank you. This could be
access to an online chat, early bird concert tickets, or advice on creating music
or art.

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[Patreon](http://www.patreon.com)‘s founders say that it differs from crowdfunding
sites like Kickstarter in that it doesn’t aim to raise funds for one project or 
item, but an ongoing basis.

 

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