Introducing tortoise–a financial platform that helps you nourish your life in the arts.






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tortoise: by artists for artists
Built to bring you sustained financial power, dignity and freedom
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Your progress in one place

Track your budget, income, and spending to move you towards your goals





Personalize your rates
Personalized rates help align your art pricing with your financial goals


Alice, tortoise user tester  This is what I do on multiple apps in different spaces all in one place.
               



Resources and Community

Access opportunities, community, and educational resources created by artists like you



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FAQ


Q: Who created tortoise?

tortoise is brought to you by ARTPOWER, a team of artists, cultural strategists, and advocates working to bring artists sustained financial power, dignity, and freedom. 

Q: Who is tortoise for?
tortoise is for working artists who want to nurture a sustainable financial future through their art practice.  

Q: Other finance apps haven't worked for me. What makes tortoise different?
tortoise is the only financial app that is made by artists, for artists. That means that each tool and resource we offer is carefully crafted to support your financial aspirations.  

Q: When will tortoise be available?
tortoise will be available the first week of December 2024. We will use the first few months to learn from artists and make improvements before launching a native app in 2025. Sign up now using the form below.  

Q: Is tortoise free?
Yes tortoise is free to use. 

Q: Will my data be secure?
tortoise will never sell your personal data. For your financial data, we use Plaid to securely connect to your accounts - we do not store your financial account information and never will.



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The ARTPOWER Podcast, hosted by janera solomon, explores artists’ lives and the balance between nurturing our creativity and finding financial stability