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Visit the full FAQWhat is NOT ENTERTAINMENT?
NE is an artist-first platform in development: a home for your identity, work, creative projects, collaborators, and opportunities. Our public interest list and invited beta are separate; joining the list does not guarantee a beta invitation.
Who is NE for?
Artists across disciplines, venues, studios, galleries, creative organizations, industry partners, and people who enjoy and support independent art. You do not have to be famous or fit neatly into one medium.
What can invited beta members do now?
The current invited beta includes Artist Pages, private Projects, Works and versions, credits and permissions, community publication, collaboration opportunities, a private inbox, an opt-in directory, and private product feedback. Access remains invitation-only while we test and improve these workflows.
Does joining the interest list give me immediate access?
No. The interest list lets us contact you as invitations open in stages. Invited members sign in with their approved account. You can join as an artist, audience member, Seeker, or creative partner.
Where is my beta invitation?
Invitations go out in stages. Joining the interest list does not mean an invitation has been sent. If you’re expecting your invitation, check your spam or junk folder as well as your inbox. If you find NE’s email there, mark it as “Not spam” and add the sender to your contacts.
Is NE also for the public?
Yes. The public is watching. NE is being built so people can discover, watch, listen, read, look, play, attend, follow, and support independent art. Your profile and the work you deliberately release can become a doorway to people outside your existing circle. Quality matters; NE is not a popularity contest. Public discovery is a planned release, and private beta materials remain private.
Do I keep ownership of my work?
Hosting work in an NE portfolio does not give NE ownership or control. Artists remain free to make deals with others. A formal submission accepted by NE is a separate process with a defined, time-limited first opportunity to pursue a deal; that process and its precise terms still need implementation and legal drafting.
How will managed profiles work?
The approved beta direction uses simple Owner/Manager controls for people acting on behalf of a profile. Delegated authority must be explicit and revocable. Managers must not silently redirect payouts or take ownership of an artist’s work. These broader account controls are still being implemented.
How do I get NE on my phone?
Use the NE web beta in your mobile browser, or add it to your home screen. Visit Get the NE app for installation instructions and the web beta update date. A separate native-app download is not available on this page yet. Installing the web app does not grant beta membership.