CritMe

Get the feedback you need before the deadline.

Post your work, say what feedback you want, and earn access to experienced artists by critiquing others. Peer critique is free, and nobody can buy visibility.

Join the waitlist See how it works

The first version of CritMe reached 250+ users at UNCSA and Carnegie Mellon's art precollege. We are rebuilding it as CritMe 2.0.

The CritMe screen for adding a critique, showing a painting of ramune bottles, its tags, a text box for the critique, and a five-star rating.
Add your CritScreenshot from CritMe 1.0
A CritMe profile showing post, critique, and like counts, average ratings given and received, a recent critique, and a grid of artwork.
ProfileScreenshot from CritMe 1.0

Artists and musicians without conservatory access rarely learn what competitions, gallery applications, and residencies reward until after they've been rejected.

CritMe puts them in touch with people who already know. Peers give structured feedback on work in progress. In CritMe 2.0, verified artists, such as winners and current students of programs like YoungArts and Yale MFA, can be asked for deeper critique. CritMe starts with visual art, and music support comes with the 2.0 rebuild.

How CritMe works

The CritMe new piece screen, with a painting, a title field, a description field, and tags.
New pieceScreenshot from CritMe 1.0

1. Post your work and say what you want.

Describe the piece and the feedback you're after, from technical notes to a gut reaction. Reviewers stick to what you ask for. Tag your work so people who care about your medium can find it.

A concept screen for CritMe 2.0 telling a user they need to critique two other posts before posting.
Critique before you postConcept design for CritMe 2.0

2. Critique others to earn medals and access.

Every critique counts toward your medals. In CritMe 2.0, you critique other artists' work before you post your own, which keeps the community balanced, and critiquing earns you access to experienced artists.

A concept profile screen for CritMe 2.0 with Follow and Request Crit buttons.
Request a critiqueConcept design for CritMe 2.0

3. Ask an experienced artist.

Invite a specific artist to review your piece. Verified artists can accept or decline requests. Profiles link to portfolios, websites, and Instagram, so feedback can lead to exhibitions, residencies, and mentorships.

Peer critique stays free.

Likes, ratings, and visibility can't be bought. Time with experienced artists comes from critiquing other members, and sessions with them can also be booked.

We are still working out the details of booked sessions.

Medals for giving good critiques.

Medals appear on your profile next to your critiques, so people can see who takes the time to give careful feedback.

  • Silver medal with a star Silver 30 critiques
  • Gold medal with a star Gold 100 critiques
  • Iridescent platinum medal with a star Platinum 250+ critiques

Join the waitlist

Leave your email and we'll write when CritMe 2.0 opens. We won't send anything else.